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| Forensic Taphonomy: The Postmortem Fate of Human Remains | 
 enlarge | Authors: William D. Haglund, Marcella Harnish Sorg
Publisher: CRC-Press
Discount Category: Book
Buy New: $99.95
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Customer Ratings:  5 comments
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 672
Shipping Weight (pounds): 3
Dimensions (inch): 10.3 x 7 x 1.6
ISBN: 0849394341
Dewey Decimal Number: 614.1
EAN: 9780849394348
Publication Date: February 1, 1997
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Product Description
Links have recently been established between the study of death assemblages by archaeologists and paleontologists (taphonomy) and the application of physical anthropology concepts to the medicolegal investigation of death (forensic anthropology). Forensic Taphonomy explains these links in a broad-based, multidisciplinary volume. It applies taphonomic models in modern forensic contexts and uses forensic cases to extend taphonomic theories. Review articles, case reports, and chapters on methodology round out this book's unique approach to forensic science.
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Excellent overview of a complex field March 25, 2008
Forensic taphonomy is something that relatively few people in professional and academic settings can claim expertise in. While this book certainly won't make the reader an expert, it offers a wide base of knowledge that can be applied in many different disciplines. This is one of the most useful texts I have and has come in handy for archaeological digs.
Useful and Outstanding April 7, 2007
3 out of 3 found this comment useful.
I am a law enforcement officer who is also a search and rescue coordinator. I am occasionally tasked with providing SAR management and resources during forensic searches. I bought the book after my interest was piqued. However, this book has turned out to be INCREDIBLY useful. The section on animal scavangeing (article after article--bears, canine, rodents, insects) is very useful for ME/coroners or LEO. There's some science, but nothing you can't understand if you stayed awake in high school(!) Virtually every time a new question comes up, it's in the book. I'm currently studying the transport of remains in water. If you need this kind of knowledge, the definately buy the book.
Great place to start March 8, 2006
0 out of 3 found this comment useful.
Comprehensive review of what happens after death. It's a great book to launch a more in-depth study.
very complete September 23, 2005
1 out of 4 found this comment useful.
a good textbook for class or for following along with your favorite tv. show.
Overview of the field of forensic taphonomy October 16, 1998
9 out of 15 found this comment useful.
Haglund and Sorg have done an excellent job of compiling and assembling information about the diverse field of taphonomy. The authors chosen to contribute to this volume are the leaders in their respective sub-disciplines and are illustrative of the many forms taphonomy can take. They further demonstrate that taphonomy is no longer considered just as: the study of skeletal assemblages in paleoecological and archaeological settings. It is a growing, diversifying, multi-faceted field. Students of taphonomy will find references in this book invaluable. In short: it will be your greatest resource in taphonomical studies.
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