Forensic taphonomy and ecology of North American scavengers / Susan N. Sincerbox, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, United States, Elizabeth A. DiGangi, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY, United States.

Author/creator Sincerbox, Susan N.
Other author DiGangi, Elizabeth A.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoLondon ; San Diego, CA : Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier, [2018]
Descriptionxvi, 215 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
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Abstract Forensic Taphonomy and Ecology of North American Scavengers compiles research on vertebrate scavenging behavior from numerous academic fields, including ecology and forensic anthropology. Scavenging behavior can displace remains from their depositional context, confound postmortem interval estimation, destroy osteological markers, and inflict damage that mimics or disguises perimortem trauma. Consequently, the actions of vertebrate scavengers can significantly impact the medicolegal investigation of human remains. It is therefore critical when interpreting a death scene and its associated evidence that scavenging be recognized and the possible effects of scavenging behavior considered. This book is an ideal reference for both students and medicolegal professionals, serving as a field manual for the identification of common scavenging species known to modify human remains in North America. In addition, this book presents a framework to guide investigators in optimizing their approach to scavenged cases, promoting more complete recovery of human remains and the accuracy of forensic reconstructions of peri- and postmortem events.-- Source other than Library of Congress.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2018300914
ISBN9780128132432 (pbk.)
ISBN0128132434
Standard identifier# 99976132583

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