Skeleton keys
Subtitle: an introduction to human skeletal morphology, development, and analysis
By: Jeffrey H. Schwartz
Edition: 2nd ed
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 402
ISBN-13: 9780195188592
Subjects: Human skeleton; Forensic osteology
Description: "In Skeleton Keys: An Introduction to Human Skeletal Morphology, Development, and Analysis, Second Edition, Jeffrey H. Schwartz presents a detailed yet highly accessible introduction to the study of the human skeleton. This volume examines the skeleton from its developmental basis to the expression of individual variation. It reviews a variety of different approaches used to determine an individual's sex, age, and pathological history and challenges readers to think critically about how to analyze a human skeleton rather than learning formulas for quick results. An ideal text for courses in human osteology, skeletal analysis, and bioarchaeology, this book is also a helpful reference for professionals."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 381-389) and index