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Criminal Dismemberment is the first book to examine dismemberment
as a phenomenon in the context of criminal acts. While the number
of such dismemberment cases in any given country is often small,
the notion of dismemberment captures the imagination, often leading
many to question the motivations as to why anyone would perpetrate
such an unnatural act. The act of dismemberment, in its original
form, referred to cutting, tearing, pulling, wrenching or otherwise
separating the limbs from a living being as a form a capital
punishment. In today's society, it has become associated most
frequently with the criminal act of sectioning the remains of the
dead in an attempt to conceal the death and dispose of the remains
or make the process of identification of the deceased more
difficult to achieve. Drawing on expertise from leading forensic
anthropologists, pathologists, and forensic materials engineers,
the book brings together much of the literature on criminal
dismemberment-viewing it from the investigative, forensic, and
social science perspectives. Key features include: Psychological
analysis of the perpetrator Detailed examination of case studies,
anonymized from recent investigations Difficulties encountered in a
dismemberment investigation Tool mark analysis, including knives
and saws, accompanied by over 120 detailed, full-color
illustrations and photographs Serves as a unique and useful
resource in the investigation of dismembered human remains The
diverse backgrounds of the contributors offers a thorough account
of such topics as the history of dismemberment, the forensic
pathology in such cases, the importance of developing a common
vocabulary in terminology used, the legal admissibility in
dismemberment cases. As such, Criminal Dismemberment will serve as
a comprehensive reference for students and practitioners alike.
Disaster management has become an increasingly global issue, and
victim identification is receiving greater attention. By raising
awareness through past events and experiences, practitioners and
policymakers can learn what works, what doesn't work, and how to
avoid future mistakes. Disaster Victim Identification: Experience
and Practice presents a selection of key historical incidents in
the United Kingdom and includes candid discussions of potential
areas for improvement in preparedness and future deployment
capabilities. Real disasters and lessons learned Each chapter in
the book addresses a specific disaster and covers a number of main
points in relation to the incident. For each event, the book
presents data such as the manpower available at the time of the
disaster, the number of officers involved in the deployment, and
their relevant experience at the time. Details of the disaster
follow, as well as the recovery and identification methods
employed, the number of fatalities and casualties, and lessons
learned. The book also explores the short- and long-term effects
that the disaster had on the response team and the community.
Finally, each chapter examines important present-day developments
in relation to the event. The book summarizes important aspects of
the particular disaster in terms of legislative, moral, practical,
or other contribution to the field of mass disaster planning,
preparation, and deployment on a wider scale. Global input Viewing
disaster management from a global perspective, this volume contains
the combined input of academics, forensic specialists, trainers,
and law enforcement professionals who focus on actual cases to
honestly assess events and provide recommendations for improvement.
Advances in our ability to analyse information from skeletal
remains and subsequent developments in the field of forensic
anthropology make it possible to identify more victims of
homicides, mass-fatality disasters, and genocide. Summarizing the
vast collection of international literature that has developed over
the past decade, Forensic Anthropology: 2000 to 2010 explores
critical themes fundamental to this evolving topic. A superior
supplemental text for any physical anthropology or archaeology
class, this volume provides an ideal starting point for advanced
exploration and more detailed analysis of select areas. Each
chapter presents an overview of the theme under discussion,
identifies present trends in research, and suggests areas in which
future research could be developed. Topics discussed include: Age
determination in juveniles and adults Sex, race, and ancestry
determination Stature determination Dental and facial
identification Skeletal trauma and bone pathology Taphonomy and
comparative osteology Identification from soft tissues Heavily
referenced, each chapter contains extensive bibliographies that
facilitate further study. The scope of the book's coverage and the
careful presentation of meticulous research make it an essential
resource for those seeking deeper exploration of this growing
field.
A stunning tribute to our eternal fascination with the human body – and the latest in the bestselling 'Explorer' Collection
Anatomy: Exploring the Human Body is a visually compelling survey of more than 5,000 years of image-making. Through 300 remarkable works, selected and curated by an international panel of anatomists, curators, academics, and specialists, the book chronicles the intriguing visual history of human anatomy, showcasing its amazing complexity and our ongoing fascination with the systems and functions of our bodies. Exploring individual parts of the human body from head to toe, and revealing the intricate functions of body systems, such as the nerves, muscles, organs, digestive system, brain, and senses, this authoritative book presents iconic examples alongside rarely seen, breathtaking works. The 300 entries are arranged with juxtapositions of contrasting and complementary illustrations to allow for thought-provoking, lively, and stimulating reading.
WINNER OF THE CWA GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION 'Gripping from the
start, Written in Bone is superb' - Dr Richard Shepherd, author of
Unnatural Causes 'No Scientist communicates better than Sue Black'
- Val McDermid, author of Still Life 'Macabre, authoritative and
fascinating.' - The Sunday Times Our bones are the silent witnesses
to the lives we lead. Our stories are marbled into their marrow.
Drawing upon her years of research and a wealth of remarkable
experience, the world-renowned forensic anthropologist Professor
Dame Sue Black takes us on a journey of revelation. From skull to
feet, via the face, spine, chest, arms, hands, pelvis and legs, she
shows that each part of us has a tale to tell. What we eat, where
we go, everything we do leaves a trace, a message that waits
patiently for months, years, sometimes centuries, until a forensic
anthropologist is called upon to decipher it. Some of this
information is easily understood, some holds its secrets tight and
needs scientific cajoling to be released. But by carefully piecing
together the evidence, the facts of a life can be rebuilt. Limb by
limb, case by case - some criminal, some historical, some
unaccountably bizarre - Sue Black reconstructs with intimate
sensitivity and compassion the hidden stories in what we leave
behind. Praise for Sue Black: 'Sue Black has a rare ability to make
blood and bones come alive. A marvellous writer. Ruth Davidson, SMP
'The corpse whisperer ... Is it okay for Black, or us, to enjoy
this quite so much?' 'Fascinating' - Spectator 'Gripping' -
Guardian 'Moving' - Scotsman 'Engrossing' - Financial Times
Developmental Juvenile Osteology was created as a core reference
text to document the development of the entire human skeleton from
early embryonic life to adulthood. In the period since its first
publication there has been a resurgence of interest in the
developing skeleton, and the second edition of Developmental
Juvenile Osteology incorporates much of the key literature that has
been published in the intervening time. The main core of the text
persists by describing each individual component of the human
skeleton from its embryological origin through to its final adult
form. This systematic approach has been shown to assist the
processes of both identification and age estimation and acts as a
core source for the basic understanding of normal human skeletal
development. In addition to this core, new sections have been added
where there have been significant advances in the field.
'Utterly gripping' - The Guardian 'Fascinating' - The Sunday Times
'Moving' - Scotsman 'Engrossing' - Financial Times Sue Black
confronts death every day. As a Professor of Anatomy and Forensic
Anthropology, she focuses on mortal remains in her lab, at burial
sites, at scenes of violence, murder and criminal dismemberment,
and when investigating mass fatalities due to war, accident or
natural disaster. In All That Remains she reveals the many faces of
death she has come to know, using key cases to explore how forensic
science has developed, and examining what her life and work has
taught her. Do we expect a book about death to be sad? Macabre?
Sue's book is neither. There is tragedy, but there is also humour
in stories as gripping as the best crime novel. Part memoir, part
science, part meditation on death, her book is compassionate,
surprisingly funny, and it will make you think about death in a new
light. ________ SUE BLACK'S NEW BOOK, WRITTEN IN BONE, IS OUT NOW
_________ 'One might expect [this book] to be a grim read but it
absolutely isn't. I found it invigorating!' (Andrew Marr, BBC Radio
4 'Start the Week') 'Black's utterly gripping account of her life
and career as a professor of anatomy and forensic anthropology
manages to be surprisingly life-affirming. As she herself says, it
is "as much about life as about death"' (PD Smith Guardian) 'An
engrossing memoir . . . an affecting mix of personal and
professional' (Erica Wagner, Financial Times) 'A model of how to
write about the effect of human evil without losing either
objectivity or sensitivity . . . Heartening and anything but morbid
. . . Leaves you thinking about what kind of human qualities you
value, what kinds of people you actually want to be with' (Rowan
Williams, New Statesman) 'For someone whose job is identifying
corpses, Sue Black is a cheerful soul . . . All That Remains feels
like every episode of 'Silent Witness', pre-fictionalised. Except,
you know, really good' (Helen Rumbelow, The Times)
The global nature of crime often requires expert witnesses to work
and present their conclusions in courts outside their home
jurisdiction with the corresponding need for them to have an
understanding of the different structures and systems operating in
other jurisdictions. This book will be a resource for UK
professionals, as well as those from overseas testifying
internationally, as to the workings of all UK jurisdictions. It
also will help researchers and students to better understand the UK
legal system.
The need for a laboratory and field manual to assist with the
evaluation of juvenile skeletal material is long overdue. This
resource is essential for the practising osteoarchaeologist and
forensic anthropologist who requires a quick, reliable and
easy-to-use reference to aid in the identification, siding and
aging of juvenile osseous material. While excellent reference books
on juvenile osteology are currently available, no pre-existing
source adequately fills this particular niche in the market.
This field manual is designed with practicality as its primary
directive. Descriptions of each bone contain 1) morphological
characteristics useful for identification, 2) other elements with
which the bone may be confused, 2) tips for siding, 3)
illustrations of varying developmental phases, 4) data useful for
ageing, and 5) a summary of developmental timings. Concise,
bullet-style descriptions assist with quick retrieval of
information.
Unique to this manual is the presentation of data collected from a
variety of populations, utilizing a range of observational methods,
as an alternative to providing one overall aging summary that is
derived from a compilation of many individual sources. This manual
provides a host of data on a variety of populations to enable the
user to select the reference most applicable to their needs.
The final chapter combines information from each bone to provide a
summary of developmental changes occurring at different life stages
to act as an immediate 'ready reckoner' for the knowledgeable
practitioner. It also provides forms useful for documenting
juvenile material and diagrams to help with the recognition of
commingled juvenile remains.
The manual is a must for anyone responsible for the evaluation of
juvenile osseous material through dry bone assessment, radiographs,
sonograms, and or CT scans.
*Identifies every component of the developing skeleton
*Provides detailed analysis of juvenile skeletal remains and the
development of bone as a tissue
*Summarizes key morphological stages in the development of every
bone
*Provides data on a variety of populations to enable the user to
select the reference most applicable to their needs
*Focuses on practicality, with direct, bullet style
descriptions
*Provides forms for documenting juvenile material
*Provides diagrams to help with the recognition of commingled
juvenile remains
*Final chapter provides summary of developmental changes occurring
at different life stages to act as an immediate 'ready reckoner'
for the practitioner
Identity theft, criminal investigations of the dead or missing,
mass disasters both by natural causes and by criminal intent - with
this as our day to day reality, the establishment and verification
of human identity has never been more important or more prominent
in our society. Maintaining and protecting the integrity of out
identity has reached levels of unprecedented importance and has led
to international legislation to protect our human rights.
Forensic Human Identification: An Introduction examines the
variety of biological indicators that are available to
investigators and illustrates the basic principles of each
discipline. While DNA and fingerprints are clearly the favored
methods of identification, they require a prior record and
verifiable baseline for comparison. When these tools cannot be used
it is necessary to employ those biological factors with higher
variation and lower diagnostic probability. This reference
introduces a number of different specialties such as, foot- and
earprinting, dental interventions, skeletal anomalies, tattoos,
facial reconstruction, personal effects, and handwriting.
While recognizing that no single factor is an absolute indicator
of identity, the contributors explain how a multitude of factors
taken into summative consideration can establish a probability for
confirmation. They discuss the difference between positive and
probable identification and the use of exclusion to confirm
identity. Using three high profile case studies, the book addresses
the context of human identification in today's society and
illustrates the use of techniques described in the text.
Heavily referenced and using more than 120 charts, figures,
photographs, and tables, Forensic Human Identification: An
Introduction provides detailed introductory and extended
information to newcomers and experts alike on the wide range of
identification techniques in international practice.
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