Soil analysis in forensic taphonomy : chemical and biological effects of buried human remains / edited by Mark Tibbett and David O. Carter.

Other author Tibbett, Mark.
Other author Carter, David O.
Format Book
Publication InfoBoca Raton : CRC Press, ©2008.
Descriptionxii, 340 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Subjects
Forensic taphonomy.
Soils--Analysis.
Soil microbiology.
Human decomposition.

Contents Nature, distribution, and origin of soil materials in the forensic comparison of soils / Robert W. Fitzpatrick -- Cadaver decomposition and soil: processes / David O. Carter and Mark Tibbett -- The role of soil organisms in terrestrial decomposition / David W. Hopkins -- Soil fungi associated with graves and latrines: towards a forensic mycology / Naohiko Sagara, Takashi Yamanaka, and Mark Tibbett -- The role of invertebrates in terrestrial decomposition: forensic applications / Ian R. Dadour and Michelle L. Harvey -- The decomposition of hair in the buried body environment / Andrew S. Wilson -- The decomposition of materials associated with buried cadavers / Robert C. Janaway -- Decomposition chemistry in a burial environment / Shari L. Forbes -- Potential determinants of postmortem and postburial interval of buried remains / Shari l. Forbes -- Principles and methodologies of measuring microbial activity and biomass in soil / Phil Brookes -- Methods of characterizing and fingerprinting soils for forensic application / Lorna A. Dawson ... [et al.].
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p.307-315) and index.
LCCN 2007045309
ISBN9781420069914 (alk. paper)
ISBN1420069918 (alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks RA1063.47 .S65 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold