Introduction to Forensic Anthropology

Steven N. Byers has a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of New Mexico (UNM), USA. Now retired, he worked for a number of years on various campuses of UNM, teaching courses in Forensic Anthropology, Biological Anthropology, and Archaeology. He is currently serving on the Anthropology Consensus Body of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences Standards Board, in addition to focusing on Southeastern United States bioarchaeology. Byers’ publications with Taylor & Francis include Introduction to Forensic Anthropology (in its 5th edition), and Forensic Anthropology Lab Manual (in its 4th edition).

Foreword by Stanley Rhine

Preface

Chapter 1 Introduction

Historical Background

Forensic Anthropologists and the Medicolegal Community

Forensic Anthropology and Juriceprudence

Forensic Anthropology Protocol and the Layout of This Book

Methods of Forensic Anthropology

Summary • Exercises

Chapter 2 Basics of Human Osteology and Odontology

Overview of the Human Skeleton

Basic Topics in Osteology

Overview of the Human Dentition

Summary • Exercises

Chapter 3