A burial environment is a complex and dynamic system. It plays host
to an abundance of interdependent chemical, physical, and
biological processes, which are greatly influenced by the inclusion
of a body and its subsequent decay. However, while taphonomy
continues to emerge as a valuable forensic tool, until now most of
the attention has been on the cadaver rather than the grave
itself.
"Soil Analysis in Forensic Taphonomy: Chemical and Biological
Effects of Buried Human Remains "is the first book to concentrate
entirely on the telling impact of soil and its components on the
postmortem fate of human remains. Examining the basic
physicochemical composition of the soil as it relates to forensic
science and taphonomy, leading experts from across the world-
- Offer an introduction to the nature, distribution, and origin
of soil materials in forensic comparisons
- Discuss the action of biological soil components, including
invertebrates, fungi, and bacteria
- Address rates and processes of decomposition and time of death
estimates
- Detail methods for characterizing and fingerprinting soils
- Provide extensive information on the decomposition of hair
Edited by Mark Tibbett, a soil microbiologist and David Carter,
a forensic scientist, this unique resourceprovides an up-to-date
overview of fundamental scientific principles and methods used in
forensic taphonomy from a soils-based perspective. It provides an
understanding of the processes at work, as well as practical
methods and advice for those involved with active
investigation.
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