Anthropology

Virtual anthropology allows new identification of first modern humans  Mesial view of the specimen Cavallo-B (deciduous left upper first molar), the first European anatomically modern human. The white bar in the figure is equivalent to 1 cm.   Credit: Stefano BenazziMembers of our species (Homo sapiens) arrived in Europe several millennia earlier than previously thought. At this conclusion a team of researchers, led by the Department of Anthropology, University of Vienna, arrived after...Read Full Story

Undergraduate DegreeThe best way to approach your education in forensic anthropology is to realize that, above all, you are an anthropologist first...your specialty in the applied area of forensic science is secondary. Basically, all forensic anthropologists are anthropologists, but not all anthropologists are forensic anthropologists.If you are looking for quality information regarding degree programs for forensic anthropology , follow the link I have provided, it will be beneficial for you...Read Full Story

Forensic anthropology is the study of skeletal or evidentiary remains in relation to a case in a court of law. Anthropology is the study of human beings in both as an animalistic (physical) form as well as the study of social and habits of humans, usually by a process of examination of physical remains. Forensic refers to any of a given number of sciences used in the process of an investigation or proceeding before a court of law. Forensic anthropology has a long history dating back to the...Read Full Story

The field of anthropology has long been associated with the study of primitive tribes and exotic cultures.  Margaret Mead set the tone seventy five years ago with her study published in the book “Coming of Age in Samoa.” However today the practice of “urban anthropology” has developed a subset of anthropologists who are very much in touch with western civilization, not so much to study its unique social characteristics but rather to gather information valuable to businesses based on...Read Full Story

Forensic Anthropology and Medicine: Complementary Sciences From Recovery to Cause of Death Review Forensic Anthropology and Medicine: Complementary Sciences From Recovery to Cause of Death Overview The aim of this book is to dissect forensic anthropology and forensic pathology in its various and valuable contributions to contemporary society. It gives answers and approaches key questions to this sciences’ growing audience within different countries in the recent years. It aims to provide a...Read Full Story