Introduction to Forensic Anthropology

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"Introduction to Forensic Anthropology" Third Edition Steven N. Byers ("University of New Mexico-Valencia)" Overview: Comprehensive and engaging, Byers's "Introduction to Forensic Anthropology," Third Edition uses thoughtful pedagogy to lead students step-by-step through the most current and detailed forensic anthropology material available today. New to This Edition: A discussion of the importance of the "Daubert" v." Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals" Supreme Court decision to Forensic Anthropology (Chapter 1). A section on excavation methods for mass graves (Chapter 4). An easy--to-apply method for attributing ancestry from measurements of the femur (Chapter 7). New material on attributing sex from the head of the radius and on attributing sex to subadults (Chapter8). Current information on trauma and its causative instruments (Chapters 12, 13, 14). Other Titles of Interest: Byers's "Forensic Anthropology Laboratory Manual, "Second Edition (ISBN: 0-205-53236-5) Designed to accompany "Introduction to Forensic Anthropology, Third Edition" by Steven Byers, the second edition of the "Laboratory Manual "reinforces lectures through its exercises and worksheets, allowing students to apply what is learned and helping instructors toward the goal of training students in forensic anthropology. Please visit www.ablongman.com/anthropology for more information on Allyn & Bacon Anthropology titles.