Abstract In 1992, Norm Sauer called for a language shift in which practitioners would move
away from the socially loaded term “race” and replace it with the less provocative term …

The rapid improvements in identifying the genetic factors contributing to facial morphology
have enabled the early identification of craniofacial syndromes. Similarly, this technology …

Abstract Letter to the Editor-Moving beyond a lost cause: Forensic anthropology and
ancestry estimates in the United States. Bethard and DiGangi opened a dialogue on the …

Background In the absence of soft tissue, skeletal remains are analyzed to identify the
deceased. This assessment involves establishing the biological profile that aids medicolegal …

Using a sample of anonymized US forensic anthropology cases (n= 251) from the FADAMA
database, we assess the degree of concordance between decedents' social identifiers and …

Forensic anthropology is shifting to reflect on the impact of its practices within the criminal
justice context in important ways. Here, we contribute to this essential work by examining …

The accurate interpretation of a blunt force head injury relies on an understanding of the
case circumstances (extrinsic variables) and anatomical details of the individual (intrinsic …

Traditional education in biological anthropology relies primarily on hands-on, highly visual
experiences. Forensic anthropologists, bioarchaeologists, and osteologists in general …

The sex profile estimation of pre-historic communities is often complicated by the
commingled and scattered nature of skeletal assemblages. Demographic profiles are …

To understand the implications of the forensic anthropological practice of “ancestry”
estimation, we explore terminology that has been employed in forensic anthropological …