Description
Comparative Osteology is a photographic atlas of common North American animal bones designed for use as a laboratory and field guide by the forensic scientist or archaeologist. The intent of the guide is not to be inclusive of all animals, but rather to present some of the most common species which also have the highest likelihood of being potentially confused with human remains. In the forensic context it is quite common for nonhuman bones to be confused with human remains and end up in the medical examiner or coroner system. It is also quite common for skeletal remains (both human and nonhuman) to be discovered in archaeological contexts. While the difference between human and nonhuman bones is often very striking, it can also be quite subtle. Fragmentation only compounds the problem. The ability to differentiate between human and nonhuman bones is dependent on the training of the analyst and the available reference and/or comparative material. 455 p.
- Bradley Adams. Forensic Anthropology Department, Office of Chief Medical Examiner, New York, NY (USA).
- Pam Crabtree. Department of Anthrpology, Center for the Study of Human Origins, New York University, New York, NY (USA).
- Publication date (reprint original edition 2011 to digital version): 2021-01.
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