Book Review

Forensic anthropology identification from human skeleton (Adli antropoloji insan iskeletinden kimlik tespiti) by Derya Atamtürk

Volume: 15 Number: 1 June 29, 2025

Forensic anthropology identification from human skeleton (Adli antropoloji insan iskeletinden kimlik tespiti) by Derya Atamtürk

Abstract

In the present review the bool Adli Antropoloji İnsan İskeletinden Kimlik Tahmini (Forensic Anthropology Identification from Human Skeleton) by Derya Atamtürk was evaluated. The book is designed in six chapters based on a comprehensive literature review. In the first chapter the historical development and the scope of forensic anthropology had been given. In the second chapter a brief information had been given those contribute to human skeleton. The last four chapters are on the four important stage of identification. Given that forensic anthropology is a multidisciplinary field a comprehensive book on the subject be authored collaboratively by experts from various disciplines. The inclusion of contributions from a molecular biologist, a dentist specializing in forensic odontology, and a medical doctor with expertise in histology or pathology would undoubtedly enhance the credibility of the work and increase the reader’s confidence in its scientific rigor."

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References

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Forensic Anthropology

Journal Section

Book Review

Authors

Publication Date

June 29, 2025

Submission Date

June 13, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 28, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 15 Number: 1

APA
Pelin, İ. C. (2025). Forensic anthropology identification from human skeleton (Adli antropoloji insan iskeletinden kimlik tespiti) by Derya Atamtürk. Eurasian Journal of Anthropology, 15(1), 24-28. https://izlik.org/JA85XG26JT
AMA
1.Pelin İC. Forensic anthropology identification from human skeleton (Adli antropoloji insan iskeletinden kimlik tespiti) by Derya Atamtürk. Euras J Anthropol. 2025;15(1):24-28. https://izlik.org/JA85XG26JT
Chicago
Pelin, İsmail Can. 2025. “Forensic Anthropology Identification from Human Skeleton (Adli Antropoloji Insan Iskeletinden Kimlik Tespiti) by Derya Atamtürk”. Eurasian Journal of Anthropology 15 (1): 24-28. https://izlik.org/JA85XG26JT.
EndNote
Pelin İC (June 1, 2025) Forensic anthropology identification from human skeleton (Adli antropoloji insan iskeletinden kimlik tespiti) by Derya Atamtürk. Eurasian Journal of Anthropology 15 1 24–28.
IEEE
[1]İ. C. Pelin, “Forensic anthropology identification from human skeleton (Adli antropoloji insan iskeletinden kimlik tespiti) by Derya Atamtürk”, Euras J Anthropol, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 24–28, June 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA85XG26JT
ISNAD
Pelin, İsmail Can. “Forensic Anthropology Identification from Human Skeleton (Adli Antropoloji Insan Iskeletinden Kimlik Tespiti) by Derya Atamtürk”. Eurasian Journal of Anthropology 15/1 (June 1, 2025): 24-28. https://izlik.org/JA85XG26JT.
JAMA
1.Pelin İC. Forensic anthropology identification from human skeleton (Adli antropoloji insan iskeletinden kimlik tespiti) by Derya Atamtürk. Euras J Anthropol. 2025;15:24–28.
MLA
Pelin, İsmail Can. “Forensic Anthropology Identification from Human Skeleton (Adli Antropoloji Insan Iskeletinden Kimlik Tespiti) by Derya Atamtürk”. Eurasian Journal of Anthropology, vol. 15, no. 1, June 2025, pp. 24-28, https://izlik.org/JA85XG26JT.
Vancouver
1.İsmail Can Pelin. Forensic anthropology identification from human skeleton (Adli antropoloji insan iskeletinden kimlik tespiti) by Derya Atamtürk. Euras J Anthropol [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 1;15(1):24-8. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA85XG26JT