Human Osteology

About this book

A classic in its field Human Osteology has been used by students and professionals through nearly two decades. Now revised and updated for a third edition the book continues to build on its foundation of detailed photographs and practical real-world application of science. New information expanded coverage of existing chapters and additional supportive photographs keep this book current and valuable for both classroom and field work. Osteologists archaeologists anatomists forensic scientists and paleontologists will all find practical information on accurately identifying recovering and analyzing and reporting on human skeletal remains and on making correct deductions from those remains. From the world renowned and bestselling team of osteologist Tim D. White Michael T. Black and photographer Pieter A. Folkens Includes hundreds of exceptional photographs in exquisite detail showing the maximum amount of anatomical information Features updated and expanded coverage including forensic damage to bone and updated case study examples Presents life sized images of skeletal parts for ease of study and reference