Studies in Crime
An Introduction to Forensic Archaeology
Author: John Hunter, Carol Heron, Geoffrey Knupfer, Anthony Martin, Mark Pollard and Charlotte Roberts Series: Batsford
The scope of this book is wide-ranging and includes methods of searching for and locating buried remains, their practical recovery, the decay of human and associated death scene materials, the analysis and identification.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Summary
The scope of this book is wide-ranging and includes methods of searching for and locating buried remains, their practical recovery, the decay of human and associated death scene materials, the analysis and identification.
Description
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 contains essential information for forensic scientists, archaeologists, police officers, police surgeons, pathologists and lawyers. Studies in Crime will also be of interest to members of the public interested in the investigation of death by unnatural causes, both ancient and modern.
Critic Reviews
“'Materials are presented in a descriptive way that remains both didactic and skillfully accessible ... offers the beginner a compact and useful resource.' - American Journal of Archaeology”
'Materials are presented in a descriptive way that remains both didactic and skillfully accessible ... offers the beginner a compact and useful resource.' - American Journal of Archaeology
About the Author
John Hunter, Charlotte Roberts, Anthony Martin
Product Details
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.
