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Author:   Tim D. White (Human Evolution Research Center (HERC), and The Department of Integrative Biology, The University of California at Berkeley, CA, USA) ,  "Pieter A. Folkens (""A Higher Porpoise"", Benicia, CA, USA)"
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   1.542kg
ISBN:  

9780127466125

ISBN 10:   0127466126
Pages:   592
Publication Date:   06 October 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780123741349
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

"Introduction. Bone Biology. Anatomical Terminology. Skull. Dentition. Hyoid and Vertebrae. Thorax: Sternum and Ribs. Shoulder Girdle: Clavicle and Scapula. Arm: Humerus, Radius and Ulna. Hand: Carpals, Metacarpals, and Phalanges. Pelvic Girdle: Sacrum, Coccyx, and Os Coxae. Leg: Femur, Patella, Tibia, and Fibula. Foot: Tarsals, Metatarsals, and Phalanges. Recovery, Preparation, and Curation of Skeletal Remains. Analysis and Reporting of Skeletal Remains. Ethics in Osteology. Assessment of Age, Sex, Stature, Ancestry, and Identity. Osteological and Dental Pathology. Postmortem Skeletal Modification. The Biology of Skeletal Populations: Discrete Traits, Distance, Diet, Disease, and Demography. Molecular Osteology. Forensic Case Study: Homicide: ""We Have the Witnesses but No Body."" Forensic Case Study: Child Abuse, The Skeletal Perspective. Archaeological Case Study: The Bioarcheology of the Stillwater Marsh, Nevada. Archeological Case Study: Anasazi Remains from Cottonwood Canyon. Paleontological Case Study: The Pit of the Bones. Paleontological Case Study: Australopitheus Mandible from Maka, Ethiopia. Appendix: Photographic Methods and Provenance. Glossary. Bibliography. Index."

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This is a superb textbook for any substantial course in human osteology, and would be valuable to anyone concerned with teaching or applying such information, including anatomists, physical anthropologists, and forensic pathologists...For its purposes, this is the best publication to date. - RATED 5 STARS! - DOODY'S PUBLISHING REVIEWS Praise for the First Edition This is an excellent text on osteology. It has hundreds of artistic photos combined with clear and concise text. There are detailed sections on tooth anatomy, skeletal recovery, forensic analysis, ethics, and preservation. A truly beautiful text and art book. - AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF FORENSIC DENTISTS This text is an excellent consideration of human bone and the many kinds of information which can be gleaned from its analysis. - NORTH AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGIST The majority of the photographs are stunning life-size plates of bones. Crests and grooves, striae and foramina are easily identified on every bone. - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OSTEOARCHAEOLOGY In sum, this beautifully illustrated volume provides much information which will allow readers a chance to explore the many facets of the modern discipline of human osteology. - AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY

This is a superb textbook for any substantial course in human osteology, and would be valuable to anyone concerned with teaching or applying such information, including anatomists, physical anthropologists, and forensic pathologists...For its purposes, this is the best publication to date. - RATED 5 STARS! - DOODY'S PUBLISHING REVIEWS Praise for the First Edition This is an excellent text on osteology. It has hundreds of artistic photos combined with clear and concise text. There are detailed sections on tooth anatomy, skeletal recovery, forensic analysis, ethics, and preservation. A truly beautiful text and art book. - AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF FORENSIC DENTISTS This text is an excellent consideration of human bone and the many kinds of information which can be gleaned from its analysis. - NORTH AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGIST The majority of the photographs are stunning life-size plates of bones. Crests and grooves, striae and foramina are easily identified on every bone. - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OSTEOARCHAEOLOGY In sum, this beautifully illustrated volume provides much information which will allow readers a chance to explore the many facets of the modern discipline of human osteology. - AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY

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