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Anthropology of Violent Death: Theoretical Foundat ions for Forensic Humanitarian Action (Hardcover)
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Anthropology of Violent Death: Theoretical Foundat ions for Forensic Humanitarian Action (Hardcover)
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The first book to specifically focus on the theoretical foundations
of humanitarian forensic science Anthropology of Violent Death:
Theoretical Foundations for Forensic Humanitarian Action
consolidates the concepts and theories that are central to securing
the posthumous dignity of the deceased, respecting their memories,
and addressing the needs of the surviving populations affected.
Focusing on the social and cultural significance of the deceased,
this much-needed volume develops a theoretical framework that
extends the role of humanitarian workers and specifically the
actions of forensic scientists beyond an exclusively legal and
technical approach. Anthropology of Violent Death is designed to
inspire and alerts the scientific community, authorities, and the
justice systems to think and take actions to avoid the moral injury
in society and cultures due to grave disrespect against humanity,
its memories and reconciliation. Humanitarian forensic science
faces the role of mediator between the deceased and those who are
still alive to guarantee the respect and dignity of humanity.
Contributions from renowned experts address post-mortem dignity,
cultural perceptions of violent death and various mortuary sites,
the forms and critical effects of the so-called forensic turn and
humanitarian action, the treatment of violent death in
post-conflict societies, respect for the dead under International
Humanitarian Law (IHL) and Islamic law, the ethical management of
the death of migrants, and much more. In an increasingly violent
world, this volume, develops a theoretical component for death
management in scenarios where humanitarian action is required
Facilities better understanding between the social sciences, the
forensic sciences, and justice systems in situations involving
violent death Discusses the latest theories from leading scholars
and practitioners to enhance the activities of forensic scientists
and authorities who have the difficult responsibility of making
decisions It provides a better understanding of the humanitarian
and cultural dilemmas in the face of violent death episodes, and
the unresolved needs of the dignity of the deceased during armed
conflicts, disasters, migration crises, including everyday
homicides Anthropology of Violent Death: Theoretical Foundations
for Forensic Humanitarian Action is an indispensable resource for
forensic scientists, humanitarian workers, human rights defenders,
and government and non-governmental officials.
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