Forensic Osteology [Second Edition]: Advances in the Identification of Human Remains | Kathy Reichs

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

Extended Synopsis

An essential and academically rigorous text, Forensic Osteology [Second Edition]: Advances in the Identification of Human Remains delivers a comprehensive examination of modern forensic anthropology. Edited by renowned forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs, this volume features twenty-five detailed contributions that push the boundaries of human identification far beyond traditional methodologies. The text provides in-depth analyses of a forensic anthropologist's critical role at complex recovery sites, including multiple-fatality incidents, arson investigations, serial murder cases, and human rights violations. Students and professionals alike will find practical, peer-reviewed overviews of the cremation process, postmortem interval assessments, decomposition factors under varying environmental conditions, and advanced metric and morphological approaches to estimating age and sex from skeletal remains, including detailed chapters on the Suchey-Brooks method.

Target Audience & Perfect For

Indispensable for academic researchers, university students in forensic anthropology, medical examiners, and professional osteologists requiring a high-level reference manual on skeletal analysis and human identification methodologies.

Author Biography

Kathy Reichs is a board-certified forensic anthropologist who has worked closely with the FBI, the National Disaster Medical System, and international tribunals. As a leading academic and practitioner, she has dedicated her career to both field recoveries and the advancement of forensic science education globally.

Accolades & Awards

• Serves as a foundational textbook and reference guide in university-level forensic anthropology and osteology courses.
• Features comprehensive, peer-reviewed contributions from leading experts in the field of forensic science.

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