| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 206 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Cremains in the forensic setting -- Fire and combusion -- The cremation process -- Scene recovery -- Laboratory analysis -- Heat-induced alterations of bone histology -- Incineration of dental tissues -- Positive identification of cremains |
| Summary |
"Forensic Cremation Recovery and Analysis" describes the occurrence of cremated human remains found in forensic contexts. Chapters detail fire dynamics, the cremation process, field documentation and recovery, laboratory analysis, taphonomic considerations, DNA, entomology, positive identification, homicides, and even mass disasters. Material includes over 130 tables and photographs to convey important principles. Forensic scientists and technicians, archeologists, physical anthropologists, and attorneys will find this a useful guide for determining who, what, when, where, and by what means the victim met their demise |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-199) and index |
| Subject |
Dead -- Identification.
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Fires -- Casualties -- Identification
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Cremation.
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Undertakers and undertaking.
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Dead.
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Forensic taphonomy.
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Forensic Anthropology -- methods
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Mortuary Practice
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Cadaver
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MEDICAL -- Forensic Medicine.
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Cremation
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Dead -- Identification
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Fires -- Casualties
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| Genre/Form |
Field guides
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2007019366 |
| ISBN |
9780849391897 |
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084939189X |
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9781420008746 |
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1420008749 |
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1281145858 |
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9781281145857 |
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