Forensic Science and Humanitarian Action, 2 Volume Set

<p><b>Widens traditional concepts of forensic science to include humanitarian, social, and cultural aspects</b></p> <p>Using the preservation of the dignity of the deceased as its foundation, <i>Forensic Science and Humanitarian Action: Interacting with the Dead and the Living </i>is a unique examination of the applications of humanitarian forensic science. Spanning two comprehensive volumes, the text is sufficiently detailed for forensic practitioners, yet accessible enough for non-specialists, and discusses both the latest technologies and real-world interactions. Arranged into five sections, this book addresses the ‘management of the dead’ across five major areas in humanitarian forensic science. </p> <p>Volume One presents the first three of these areas: History, Theory, Practice, and Legal Foundation; Basic Forensic Information to Trace Missing Persons; and Stable Isotopes Forensics. Topics covered include:</p> <ul> <li>Protection of The Missing and the Dead Under International Law</li> <li>Social, Cultural and Religious Factors in Humanitarian Forensic Science</li> <li>Posthumous Dignity and the Importance in Returning Remains of the Deceased</li> <li>The New Disappeared – Migration and Forensic Science</li> <li>Stable Isotope Analysis in Forensic Anthropology</li> </ul> <p>Volume Two covers two further areas of interest: DNA Analysis and the Forensic Identification Process. It concludes with a comprehensive set of case studies focused on identifying the deceased, and finding missing persons from around the globe, including:</p> <ul> <li>Forensic Human Identification from an Australian Perspective</li> <li>Skeletal Remains and Identification Processing at the FBI</li> <li>Migrant Deaths along the Texas/Mexico Border</li> <li>Humanitarian Work in Cyprus by The Committee on Missing Persons (CMP)</li> <li>Volcán De Fuego Eruption – Natural Disaster Response from Guatemala</li> </ul> <p>Drawing upon a wide range of contributions from respected academics working in the field, <i>Forensic Science and Humanitarian Action</i> is a unique reference for forensic practitioners, communities of humanitarian workers, human rights defenders, and government and non-governmental officials.</p>