ANTHROP 3FA3 Lecture Notes - Gigantism, Humerus, Syphilis
1 Apr 2014
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Origins- 19th century (thomas dwight)- first person to get into features in det age and sex in bones of skeleton. Primarily looking at skull- no looking at if male or female or how tall they were but interested in early physical antrho do they belong to black- asian . Methods of det age and sex of bones. Modern light microscopy was made possible- up until now difficult to light object by microscopy. 1895- see increase use of radiography an microscopy first case of forensic science was in 1849. Cut in pieces and put in septic tank. The bones were reconstructed, found that it was a male roughly 5/10, matched the teeth survived to the molds which the dentist had making this an original case during the formative period. Riot in new york with children- and saw cadavours being dissected0 huge uproar. Grant collection example of male and poor status. Fewer old and young people-not in same conditions yet.
