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

Year 2025, Volume: 15 Issue: 1, 24 - 28, 29.06.2025

İsmail Can Pelin

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."

Keywords

forensic , anthropology , identification

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