ANT205H5 Study Guide - Final Guide: Taphonomy, Forensic Entomology, Forensic Anthropology
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In canada we have no criminalist (in us they do) Degree in field of expertise (bsc or ba)-preferably masters. Assist police in training strategies for interviewing suspects. Office of chief coroner-in ontario, all coroners= qualified doctors. When, where, how, and the means of death. Ensure unclaimed bodies (not suitable for medical research) Anthropological technique and knowledge used in a legal context. England forensic anthro= only lab, don"t go in the field. Canada and us forensic anthro= they do field, lab and court. Problems created by separation of field and lab. Possibility of misinterpretation or info that appears inconsistent. Lack of photographs and other documentation necessary for proper analysis. Forensic significance human remains, maybe historic remains, not forensic. Study of processes affecting the body from deposition" Specific-past trauma, disease, bone wear patterns, anomalies (non-metric traits) Important moments in the development of forensic anthropology. Guide to the identification of skeletal material. 927 f. a. section of american academy of forensic sciences (aafs)
