{"product_id":"9781119226383","title":"Forensic Anthropology Theoretical Framework and Scientific Basis","description":"\u003ch3\u003eForensic Science in Focus\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eForensic Anthropology\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTheoretical Framework and Scientific Basis\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eC. Clifford Boyd | Donna C. Boyd\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical \/ Forensic Medicine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvides comprehensive coverage of everything that students and practitioners need to know about working in the field of forensic anthropology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForensic anthropology has been plagued by questions of scientific validity and rigor despite its acceptance as a section in the American Academy of Forensic Sciences nearly half a century ago. Critics have viewed it as a laboratory-based applied subfield of biological anthropology, and characterised it as emphasising methodology over theory. This book shows that these views are not only antiquated, but inadequate and inaccurate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eForensic Anthropology: Theoretical Framework and Scientific Basis\u003c\/i\u003e introduces readers to all of the theoretical and scientific foundations of forensic anthropology — beginning with how it was influenced by the early theoretical approaches of Tyler, Morgan, Spencer and Darwin. It instructs on how modern forensic science relies on an interdisciplinary approach — with research being conducted in the fields of archaeology, physics, geology and other disciplines. This modern approach to theory in forensic anthropology is presented through the introduction and discussion of Foundational, Interpretive and Methodological theories. Sections cover: Bias and Objectivity in Forensic Anthropology Theory and Practice; The Theory and Science Behind Biological Profile and Personal Identification; Scientific Foundation for Interpretations of Antemortem, Perimortem, and Postmortem Processes; and Interdisciplinary Influences, Legal Ramifications and Future Directions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIllustrates important aspects of the theory building process and reflects methods for strengthening the scientific framework of forensic anthropology as a discipline\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInspired by the “Application of Theory to Forensic Anthropology” symposium presented at the 67th annual meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapters written by experts in the field who were presenters at the symposium\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eForensic Anthropology: Theoretical Framework and Scientific Basis\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for university courses in anthropological science, forensic science, criminal science and forensic archaeology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e   \u003cp\u003eEdited by \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eC. Clifford Boyd Jr, PhD, RPA,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eis currently a Professor of Anthropological Sciences at Radford University, Virginia, Co-Director of the RU Forensic Science Institute, and Consultant for the Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.\u003c\/em\u003e  \t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDonna C. Boyd, PhD, D-ABFA,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eis Eminent Professor of Anthropological Sciences at Radford University,  Co-Director of the RU Forensic Science Institute, Professor of Biomedical Science at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and Consultant for the Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.\u003c\/em\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 March 2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119226383\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e368\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310970597516,"sku":"9781119226383","price":150.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119226383_6ed0e926-4315-4362-b0df-5df30c7e20ec.jpg?v=1780107350","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781119226383","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}