Forensic Anthropology is a journal devoted to the advancement of the science and professional development of the fields of forensic anthropology and forensic archaeology.
The journal primarily focuses on research, technical advancements, population data, and case studies related to the recovery and analysis of human remains in a forensic context. Topics such as forensic osteology, skeletal biology, and modern human skeletal variation are within the scope of Forensic Anthropology.
Current Issue
Vol. 4 No. 3 (2021)
Published: 2022-01-03
Research Articles
Description and Quantification of Sexual Dimorphism of Pubic Body Shape in Hispanic Populations Using Elliptic Fourier Analysis
AbstractSex estimation is important in the creation of a biological profile for unidentified human remains, as positive identification cannot occur...
Calculation and Interpretation of Inter-laboratory Variation in Isotope Delta (δ) Values Using Real Interpretative Differences
26-34
AbstractBuilding on applications in anthropology, the use of stable isotope ratio analysis of human bone collagen to investigate an individual’s life...
Considerations for Stable Isotope Analysis of Human Hair
The Impact of Postmortem Environmental Exposure
35-46
AbstractStable isotope analysis of postmortem hair is performed in order to make inferences about an individual’s diet and geographic travel history...
Food Has No Borders
Methodological Insights from the Forensic Isotopic Profile of a New York City Immigrant
14-25
AbstractIsotopic analyses of human remains augment the biological profile with geolocation and dietary information, furthering efforts to identify...
Technical Notes
Sex Estimation Using Geometric Morphometrics
Evaluation of Elements of the Pubis
47-56
AbstractCreating and testing efficient techniques for the sex estimation of modern human skeletal remains has been a significant focus in biological...
Book Reviews
Review of: Ethics and Professionalism in Forensic Anthropology
59-60
AbstractEthics and Professionalism in Forensic Anthropology, Nicholas V. Passalacqua and Marin A. Pilloud. London: Academic Press, 2018. 135...
Review of Ortner’s Identification of Pathological Conditions in Human Skeletal Remains, 3rd ed.
57-58
AbstractJ. Buikstra. Ortner’s Identification of Pathological Conditions in Human Skeletal Remains. 3rd ed. London: Academic Press; 2019. 839...
Biography
Steven A. Symes
AbstractSteven A. Symes is primarily known for his scholarly work on skeletal trauma analysis and for his applied casework and frequent courtroom...