Human Remains: Another Dimension. The Application of Imaging to the Study of Human Remains

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Human Remains – Another Dimension: The Application of 3D Imaging in the Funerary Contextbrings together scattered literature on the topic, assimilating disparate pieces that relate to the novel use of non-invasive three-dimensional imaging techniques in the forensic context. All chapters are written by specialists in the field who use these types of imaging techniques within their research, bringing an engaging and comprehensive view that demonstrates the current use of 3D non-invasive imaging techniques using case studies. In addition, the advantages for using such methods, their current limitations, and possible solutions are also reviewed. Content: Front-matter,Copyright,Dedication,List of Contributors,AcknowledgmentEntitled to full textChapter 1 - Context, Pages 1-5, Tim Thompson Chapter 2 - The Rot Sets In: Low-Powered Microscopic Investigation of Taphonomic Changes to Bone Microstructure and its Application to Funerary Contexts, Pages 7-28, Thomas Booth Chapter 3 - Human Bone and Dental Histology in an Archaeological Context, Pages 29-43, Justyna J. Miszkiewicz, Patrick Mahoney Chapter 4 - “Cut to the Bone”: The Enhancement and Analysis of Skeletal Trauma Using Scanning Electron Microscopy, Pages 45-56, Jenna M. Dittmar Chapter 5 - The Role of Radiography in Disaster Victim Identification, Pages 57-69, Jacquie Vallis Chapter 6 - Recording In Situ Human Remains in Three Dimensions: Applying Digital Image-Based Modeling, Pages 71-92, Priscilla F. Ulguim Chapter 7 - Shedding Light on Skeletal Remains: The Use of Structured Light Scanning for 3D Archiving, Pages 93-101, David Errickson Chapter 8 - The Use of Laser Scanning for Visualization and Quantification of Abrasion on Water-Submerged Bone, Pages 103-122, Samuel J. Griffith, Charlotte E.L. Thompson Chapter 9 - Laser Scanning of Skeletal Pathological Conditions, Pages 123-134, Andrew S. Wilson, Andrew D. Holland, Tom Sparrow Chapter 10 - Virtual Reconstruction of Cranial Remains: The H. Heidelbergensis, Kabwe 1 Fossil, Pages 135-147, Ricardo M. Godinho, Paul O’Higgins Chapter 11 - Pediatric Medicine—Postmortem Imaging in Suspected Child Abuse, Pages 149-174, Mayonne van Wijk, Marloes E.M. Vester, Owen J. Arthurs, Rick R. van Rijn Chapter 12 - The Storage and Long-Term Preservation of 3D Data, Pages 175-184, Kieron Niven, Julian D. Richards Chapter 13 - Management of 3D Image Data, Pages 185-191, Summer Decker, Jonathan Ford Chapter 14 - Ethical Considerations: An Added Dimension, Pages 193-204, Nicholas Márquez-Grant, David Errickson