: Serves as a step-by-step training guide for collecting, processing, and analyzing skeletal remains.
The manual is frequently described as a "must-have" because it bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and the real-world reporting skills required by law enforcement and the legal system.
: 384 pages, divided into sections covering anatomy and field/lab practices.
: The second section (Chapters 12–17) covers the specific duties of an anthropologist, including grave excavation and forensic report preparation.
: Beginning learners in forensic anthropology, students in introductory classes, and professionals needing a procedural "brush-up".
Forensic Anthropology Training Manual - 3rd Edition - Karen Ramey Burn
: Includes critical training on presenting expert witness testimony and understanding court trial procedures.
: Reviewers often note that the text is easy to read with excellent photos and diagrams that facilitate quick comprehension. Essential Book Details Author : Karen Ramey Burns. Publisher : Routledge (originally Pearson).
