History of forensic anthropology

L. Hackman

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-823677-2.00093-3

History of forensic anthropology

L. Hackman

Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science

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Abstract

Modern forensic anthropology can be described as the evaluation of humans using biological, social, and cultural anthropology to assist with the identification of the living and the dead, the recovery and repatriation of the deceased, and the interpretation of circumstances surrounding death. As a relatively new discipline, the history and development of the subject is frequently relayed through prominent individuals and cases. As time has progressed, the areas in which forensic anthropologists work have changed and increased. This article aims to give an account of the development of the subject from relative obscurity to almost common day conversation.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences
Subtitle of host publication	Volume 1-4, Third Edition
Editors	Max M. Houck
Place of Publication	London
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	163-167
Number of pages	5
Volume	3
Edition	3
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128236789
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-823677-2.00093-3
Publication status	Published - 2023

Keywords

Accreditation
Development
Forensic anthropology
History
Skeletal remains

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Social Sciences

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