Dismemberments

Download or read book Dismemberments written by Ann H Ross and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-11-19 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dismemberments: Perspectives in Forensic Anthropology and Legal Medicine is the only volume in the field to address the complexities of interpreting dismemberment trauma, the different tools used, and the sociocultural motives behind dismemberments. The book's goal is to provide the reader with a comprehensive assessment that covers all aspects of dismemberment, from means and motive, to toolmark and instrument identification, to disarticulation and re-association of body parts. Each chapter is written by internationally known, expert contributors from around the world. Users will find this to be is a great resource for those involved in the analysis of recovered human remains. - Presents a comprehensive volume on trauma examination and reconstruction in complex dismemberment cases - Includes contributions by world renowned specialists in forensic anthropology and legal medicine - Provides case studies throughout the volume to aid with understanding