forensic anthropology

Anthropology student Elizabeth MacPherson joins an archaeological dig in North Carolina designed to determine whether an obscure Native American tribe has a legal claim on the land, but her curiosity is drawn back into the modern world when the leader of the dig is found murdered.

Explores the world of forensic anthropology and its applications in solving crimes.

Forensic anthropologist Clea Koff chronicles the experiences she had during her involvement in the UN International Criminal Tribunal's missions to Rwanda to uncover physical evidence of genocide and crimes against humanity.

Explains how forensic science has helped solve various historical mysteries, including the death of King Tut, the fate of Duchess Anastasia, and who killed an entire Maya royal family. Features color photographs throughout.

Mary Manhein shares many of the fascinating cases she has encountered during her years as a forensic anthropologist.

Forensic anthropologist and deputy scientific director of the U.S. government's Central Identification Laboratory, Robert Mann, offers a behind-the-scenes look at some of his most gruesome, dangerous cases and the methods he uses to find killers and identify victims.

Forensic anthropologist Clea Koff chronicles the experiences she had during her involvement in the UN International Criminal Tribunal's missions to Rwanda to uncover physical evidence of genocide and crimes against humanity.

The memoirs of a noted forensic scientist who has helped to unravel numerous investigative mysteries, including the investigations of the remains of conquistador Francisco Pizarro, President Zachary Taylor, and the family of Czar Nicholas II.

Providing examples from specific cases, this book describes how professional artists who sketch composites, sculpt facial reconstructions, conduct age progression of old photos, and sharpen blurry images can help forensic teams solve crimes.