Studies in crime : an introduction to forensic archaeology / John Hunter, Charlotte Roberts, Anthony Martin.

London ; New York : Routledge, [1997]

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The study of forensic evidence using archaeology is a new discipline which has rapidly gained importance, not only in archaeological studies but also in the investigation of real crimes. Archaeological evidence is increasingly presented in criminal cases and has helped to secure a number of convictions. Studies in Crime surveys methods of searching for and locating buried remains, their practical recovery, the decay of human and associated death scene materials, the analysis and identification of human remains including the use of DNA, and dating the time of death. The book cont.

Print version: Hunter, John, 1949- Studies in crime. London ; New York : Routledge, [1997]

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August 07, 2024

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Studies in Crime: An Introduction to Forensic Archaeology; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1 A background to forensic archaeology; Chapter 2The police and judicial structure in Britain; Chapter 3Recovering buried remains; Chapter 4The decay of buried human remains and their associated materials; Chapter 5Locating buried remains; Chapter 6Forensic anthropology 1: the contribution of biological anthropology to forensic contexts; Chapter 7Forensic anthropology 2: Positive identification of the individual; cause and manner of death; Chapter 8Dating the time of death.

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