Author: Linda L. Klepinger
An essential foundation for the practice of forensic
anthropology This text is the first of its level written in more than twenty years. It serves as a summary and guide to the core material that needs to be mastered and evaluated for the practice of forensic anthropology. The text is divided into three parts that collectively provide a solid base in theory and methodology: Part One, "Background Setting for Forensic Anthropology, " introduces the field and discusses the role of forensic anthropology in
historic context. Part Two, "Towards Personal Identification, " discusses initial assessments of skeletal remains; determining sex, age, ancestral background, and
stature; and skeletal markers