Forensic Osteology: Advances in the Identification of Human, Second Edition [Hardcover]

Kathleen J. Reichs (Editor), William M. Bass (Foreword)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 567 pages
• Publisher: Charles C. Thomas Publisher; 2 Sub edition (January 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0398068046
• ISBN-13: 978-0398068042
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #209,647 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The latest in Forensic Anthropology, September 23, 2002

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sylvere valentin (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Forensic Osteology: Advances in the Identification of Human, Second Edition (Hardcover)

This book does not contain a full overview of forensic anthropology, as a result it can't be used as an introduction text. However, it deals in depth with certain topics in forensic anthropology, which makes it perfect for advanced students in this field.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent text on forensic anthropology, July 10, 1998

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This review is from: Forensic Osteology: Advances in the Identification of Human, Second Edition (Hardcover)

This work covers a wide range of subjects in forensic anthropology, and the contributors are recognized leaders in the field. Recovery of remains, taphonomy and trauma analysis are among the areas discussed. This is a scientific text (although readers of popular fiction will know Kathleen Reichs as the author of "Deja Dead") and background in anatomy, forensic anthropology and related fields will be helpful to the reader.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cuts Straight To the Bone..., February 27, 2002

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David J. Lee-Pethel "literary sage" (Duluth, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Forensic Osteology: Advances in the Identification of Human, Second Edition (Hardcover)

This is probably one of the best textbooks available on identifying human remains. I have found it to be fascinating reading plus I recently had the honor to meet Dr. Reichs. She most graciously took the time to autograph my copy of the book although she did mention that was the first time anyone had asked her to do so.