Just bought this book. It’s about forensic archaeology - which is basically using archaeological methods to recover forensic evidence from a site. I just got back from the AAFS conference and did not hear anyone using that term. It make sense, because there were a few speakers that called for the need of investigators to learn archaeological skills in order to be more observant in the environment and document sites in detail. I’m excited.
I own this. I’d say it is a very good book if you’re looking for (as the title states) an introduction to forensic anthropology.
Title: Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
Author: Steven N. Byers
I use it as a reference all the time.
This time next month I’ll be at the AAFS conference in Atlanta. It’ll be my first anthropology conference. I can’t wait. I’m sure I’m not the only one on here who is going.
A body farm is a research facility where human decomposition can be studied in a variety of settings. The aim is to gain a better understanding of the decomposition process, permitting the development of techniques for extracting information (such as the timing and circumstances of death) from human remains. Body farm research is particularly important within forensic anthropology and related disciplines, and has applications in the fields of law enforcement and forensic science. Five such facilities exist in the United States with the research facility at Texas State University being the largest.
I can’t wait to help with Forensic Anthropology this semester and tell them about my adventures at U of T. Also - to remind students NOT to call it a body farm. It’s a research facility!
pretty much what the back of our building looks like sometimes when someone is doing bone experiments….
Memories of pig burning day…
Some of the mausoleums have also been vandalized and there are bones scattered and missing. My professor went to the scene and saw at least two individuals strewn about in the crypt. The State Police are now involved and it is a crime scene. After they finish their investigation, my professor and I might go there to recover the remains, separate, and identify the individuals. Not sure what is going to happen after that, since the cemetery is in serious need of repair.
Even though this is volunteering, this might be my first case in forensic anthropology.
Some bones were found by construction workers in Ypsilanti off Ann Street. They sent them to Michigan State University to have them analyzed. Eastern Michigan University has some pretty talented professors who could’ve done the same. I mean, they could’ve walked just a few feet and dropped them off.
Or, you know - I live here and I could’ve helped out. Seriously this is my dream scenario. Maybe I should change my phone number to 1-800-Anthropologist, so next time they’ll just call me. It’s worth a shot.
