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Facial approximation is the scientific approach developed to replace the largely invalidated methods of 'forensic facial reconstruction'. This Lab Manual has formed the basis of forensic science and visual art courses at universities and colleges around the world, and is designed so that anyone, be they students, teachers, professionals or the general public, can directly experience the fascinating interdisciplinary field of estimating a face from the skull. But be warned - by actively learning about the anatomical and anthropological science underpinning a facial approximation, you will never look at a human face in quite the same way again.

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'... an excellent introduction to the world of building a visual reconstruction of the human face and head from cranial sources, utilizing clear, easy to understand diagrams and readily available sculpting materials' Prof. Stephen Missal, Art Institute of Phoenix Forensic Reconstruction Artist, Maricopa Forensic Lab and Medical Examiner's Office, Arizona USA'... meticulously researched anatomical details of the face and how they relate to its appearance. This easy to understand, step by step guide to sculpting the facial elements is beautifully illustrated and described'Prof. Nick Milne, School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology, University of Western Australia

'... an excellent introduction to the world of building a visual reconstruction of the human face and head from cranial sources, utilizing clear, easy to understand diagrams and readily available sculpting materials' Prof. Stephen Missal, Art Institute of Phoenix Forensic Reconstruction Artist, Maricopa Forensic Lab and Medical Examiner's Office, Arizona USA '... meticulously researched anatomical details of the face and how they relate to its appearance. This easy to understand, step by step guide to sculpting the facial elements is beautifully illustrated and described' Prof. Nick Milne, School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology, University of Western Australia

'... an excellent introduction to the world of building a visual reconstruction of the human face and head from cranial sources, utilizing clear, easy to understand diagrams and readily available sculpting materials' Prof. Stephen Missal, Art Institute of Phoenix Forensic Reconstruction Artist, Maricopa Forensic Lab and Medical Examiner's Office, Arizona USA '... meticulously researched anatomical details of the face and how they relate to its appearance. This easy to understand, step by step guide to sculpting the facial elements is beautifully illustrated and described' Prof. Nick Milne, School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology, University of Western Australia

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Dr Susan Hayes is a researcher specializing in estimating facial appearance from the skull. Her applied research and academic publications span the archaeological, palaeontological and forensic sciences, with the results frequently attracting international media attention. Most notably her work has included the first scientific face for 'Hobbit' (Homo floresiensis), estimating the face of a woman who lived in Thailand 13,600 years ago, an early farmer from Argentina, the Teouma Lapita people, the first Maori to colonise southern New Zealand, and Australia's notorious forensic case involving the unidentified remains of the 'Belanglo Angel'. Current and past research publications and projects can be found at: www.researchgate.net/profile/Susan_Hayes/.

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