The detection of human remains /

This work is intended as a guide to the various methods for locating human remains. Most of the information is applicable to both archaeological and forensic situations. The intended audience is those who become actively involved in the hunt for human bodies, such as historic and prehistoric archaeo...

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Main Author: Killam, Edward W.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Springfield, Ill. : Charles C Thomas, [2004]
Edition:2nd ed.
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Summary:This work is intended as a guide to the various methods for locating human remains. Most of the information is applicable to both archaeological and forensic situations. The intended audience is those who become actively involved in the hunt for human bodies, such as historic and prehistoric archaeologists and the law enforcement community, including coroner or medical examiner investigators and search and rescue teams. It contains guidelines for the investigation of missing person or homicide cases which require comprehensive body search planning. The core is a guide to methods requiring comprehensive body search planning.
Physical Description:xxiv, 268 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-260) and index.
ISBN:0398074836
0398074844 (pbk.)