The Routledge Handbook of Forensic Anthropology (Routledge Anthropology Handbooks)

The Routledge Handbook of Forensic Anthropology is a definitive and comprehensive overview of forensic anthropology to date.It brings together scholars and practitioners from across the social sciences, life sciences, and medical and legal professions to establish emerging methods, highlight key concepts and ideas, and outline an agenda for research and practice for the next decade.Topics covered include: History of the fieldQualifications, competencies, and accreditation in academic & applied fields Human Remains CollectionsSearch and RecoveryIdentificationSex Estimation & Population AffinityGeneticsCommingled RemainsTraumaTaphonomyEthics & ActivismGlobal and Regional differencesThis is a crucial reference for scholars, upper-level students, and practitioners in forensic anthropology and related disciplines associated across the social sciences, life sciences, health sciences, forensic sciences, and legal professions.