Forensic Osteology: Advances in the Identification of Human Remains

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Summary: The latest in Forensic Anthropology
Review: This book does not contain a full overview of forensic anthropology, as a result it can't be used as an introduction text. However, it deals in depth with certain topics in forensic anthropology, which makes it perfect for advanced students in this field.

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Summary: Forensic Osteology (Reichs)
Review: This book was given to me as a gift and it is probably the most indepth book I own for the identification process. Little did the gift-giver know that the chapter Reichs includes on Human Rights is extraordinary, and is paramount in showing how Forensic Anthropology has grown over the years to include the aspect of international affairs and the impact human rights play in the field of forensic anthropology. I especially enjoyed the section on Trauma Analysis and Race identification, the latter in being that there have recently been questions as to the accuracy of the tools used to determine race albeit it has often generated controversy. Reich's has a host of contributors, each unique in their field who go in depth to examine traditional techniques and specialized methodologies which result in an exceptional book. I give it five stars and a high recommendation to add to any collection.

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Summary: Forensic Osteology (Reichs)
Review: This book was given to me as a gift and it is probably the most indepth book I own for the identification process. Little did the gift-giver know that the chapter Reichs includes on Human Rights is extraordinary, and is paramount in showing how Forensic Anthropology has grown over the years to include the aspect of international affairs and the impact human rights play in the field of forensic anthropology. I especially enjoyed the section on Trauma Analysis and Race identification, the latter in being that there have recently been questions as to the accuracy of the tools used to determine race albeit it has often generated controversy. Reich's has a host of contributors, each unique in their field who go in depth to examine traditional techniques and specialized methodologies which result in an exceptional book. I give it five stars and a high recommendation to add to any collection.

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Summary: Cuts Straight To the Bone...
Review: This is probably one of the best textbooks available on identifying human remains. I have found it to be fascinating reading plus I recently had the honor to meet Dr. Reichs. She most graciously took the time to autograph my copy of the book although she did mention that was the first time anyone had asked her to do so.

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Summary: Cuts Straight To the Bone...
Review: This is probably one of the best textbooks available on identifying human remains. I have found it to be fascinating reading plus I recently had the honor to meet Dr. Reichs. She most graciously took the time to autograph my copy of the book although she did mention that was the first time anyone had asked her to do so.

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Summary: An excellent text on forensic anthropology
Review: This work covers a wide range of subjects in forensic anthropology, and the contributors are recognized leaders in the field. Recovery of remains, taphonomy and trauma analysis are among the areas discussed. This is a scientific text (although readers of popular fiction will know Kathleen Reichs as the author of "Deja Dead") and background in anatomy, forensic anthropology and related fields will be helpful to the reader.