Forensic Archaeology : A Global Perspective.

Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Biographies of editors -- Biographies of contributors -- Foreword by Clyde Collins Snow -- Foreword by Jeremy Sarkin -- Foreword by Colin Hope -- Preface by W.J. Mike Groen -- Acknowledgments -- Glossary of abbreviations -- Introduction -- Part 1 Europe -- Chapter 1 Forensic archaeology and anthropology in Austria -- Introduction -- Overview of Austria -- The legal framework affecting forensic archaeology and anthropology -- Forensic archaeology and anthropology in Austria -- The demand for forensic anthropology and archaeology investigations -- The applied investigation flow for buried and surface skeletonised remains -- Training and education opportunities in forensic archaeology and anthropology -- Conclusion and future developments -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Chapter 2 DVI Belgium: victim identification and necrosearch -- Introduction -- Belgium and the Belgian police -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Further Reading -- Websites -- Chapter 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina: forensic archaeology in support of national and international organisations undertaking criminal investigations and identifying the missing from 1996 to 2013 -- Historical background -- International investigations -- National investigations -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 4 Forensic archaeology in Bulgaria - problems and perspectives -- Historical background -- Definition -- Medico-legal framework -- Problems -- Role and future -- Perspectives -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5 Croatia (Hrvatska): from WWII and the 1991 war to contemporary forensic cases -- Introduction -- Forensic archaeology history in Croatia -- The recovery of forensically significant skeletal remains and the medico-legal framework in Croatia.

Current status of forensic archaeology and forensic anthropology practice in Croatia -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 6 Forensic archaeology in the Czech Republic -- Introduction -- The framework of forensic archaeology in the Czech Republic -- Case studies in forensic archaeology -- Conclusion -- References -- Websites -- Websites related to archaeological legislation -- Chapter 7 Forensic archaeology in Denmark -- Introduction -- Description of Danish medico-legal framework -- Forensic archaeology at present in Denmark -- Conclusion and future prospects for forensic archaeology in Denmark -- References -- Chapter 8 Forensic archaeology in the French context: the role of the Forensic Sciences Institute of the French National Gendarmerie -- Introduction -- Forensic chain of command within the Gendarmerie -- Forensic archaeology in France -- Experience of the French National Gendarmerie -- Research and development process -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9 The Working Group 'Forensic Archaeology' at the German Bundeskriminalamt -- Introduction -- Overview of the relevant organisations -- The Working Group Forensic Archaeology at the Bundeskriminalamt -- Summary, conclusion and outlook -- References -- Chapter 10 Forensic archaeology in Greece -- Introduction -- The medico-legal framework in Greece -- Forensic archaeology casework -- Future trends regarding forensic archaeology in Greece -- References -- Chapter 11 Forensic archaeology and anthropology in Hungary: current trends and future perspectives -- Introduction -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 12 Forensic archaeology in Italy: the difficult birth of a discipline -- The discipline and its perception in Italy -- Crime scene framework: the Italian law's perspective -- The position of forensic archaeology in Italy -- Possible future developments.

Acknowledgement -- References -- Chapter 13 Forensic archaeology in Lithuania -- Introduction: historical background -- Medico-legal framework -- Cases of application of forensic archaeology -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 14 Forensic archaeology in the Netherlands: uncovering buried and scattered evidence -- Introduction -- Medico-legal framework and the role of a forensic archaeologist -- History of forensic archaeology in the Netherlands -- Casework -- Accreditation of forensic archaeological casework -- Training, education and European cooperation -- Research and development -- Conclusion -- References -- Websites -- Chapter 15 Forensic archaeology in Poland: theory and practice -- Introduction -- Legal framework -- The most common forms of forensic archaeology in Poland -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 16 Forensic archaeology in Romania: present and future of a new discipline -- Introduction -- Forensic sciences, archaeology and anthropology -- Historical background and legal framework -- Forensic archaeology as a means of restoring the memory of silent victims -- The IICCMER special investigations -- Discovery and excavation of Holocaust mass graves -- The application of forensic methods in archaeology -- Future perspectives -- References -- Chapter 17 Forensic archaeology in the Russian Federation -- Introduction -- The medico-legal system in Russia and its role in forensic archaeology -- Case studies -- Prospects for development of forensic archaeology and its role in Russia -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 18 Forensic archaeology in Serbia: from exhumation to excavation -- Introduction -- A brief report on cases where forensic archaeology has been employed -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 19 Forensic archaeology in the Slovak Republic -- The state of forensic archaeology in Slovakia.

Legislation and procedures undertaken by state authorities in cases of looting of archaeological sites -- War graves from WWI and WWII -- Search for clandestine graves -- On-site procedures for the recovery of bodies or skeletal remains -- Conclusion -- References -- Website -- Chapter 20 Inclusion of archaeology in criminal investigations - Slovenia -- Introduction -- Medico-legal framework with regard to mass graves -- Historical developments of mass grave exhumation/excavation in the republic of Slovenia -- Perspectives -- References -- Chapter 21 The use of archaeology in the criminal and medico-legal context in Spain -- Introduction -- A brief overview of the police and medico-legal framework in Spain -- The first steps of archaeological contribution to criminal investigation in Spain -- Case studies from the Spanish National Police (CNP) -- Concluding remarks -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 22 Forensic archaeology and anthropology in Switzerland -- Introduction -- Overview of Switzerland -- Medico-legal framework in Switzerland -- Forensic archaeology and anthropology: background and practice -- Disaster victim identification team Switzerland -- Case study: human remains found in an alpine region -- Conclusion and future trends -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Websites -- Chapter 23 Introduction to forensic archaeology in the United Kingdom -- Background -- Medico-legal context in the United Kingdom -- Historical developments -- Current remits -- Awareness -- Evidence -- Commercialisation -- References -- Chapter 24 Forensic archaeology in the United Kingdom and quality assurance -- Introduction -- United Kingdom: government and law -- United Kingdom: homicide statistics -- UK policing -- Development and privatisation of forensic science in the United Kingdom -- Regulation of forensic practitioners.

Home Office Forensic Science Regulator -- Forensic archaeology and the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists -- University education and quality standards in the United Kingdom -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 25 Forensic archaeology: the European collaboration -- Introduction -- European meetings on forensic archaeology -- European network of forensic science institutes -- ENFSI Forensic Archaeology Project Group -- Conclusion -- References -- Websites -- Part 2 The Americas -- Chapter 26 Forensic archaeology and anthropology in Brazil -- Introduction -- Academic, professional and legal aspects -- Examples of forensic archaeology and anthropology in Brazil -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 27 Canadian forensic archaeology: a Mari Usque ad Mare, ad hoc -- Introduction -- Medico-legal framework -- Founding fathers -- Important cases and precedents -- Current state of forensic archaeology in Canada -- Training opportunities -- Survey of Canadian 'forensic archaeologists' -- Conclusions -- References -- Website -- Chapter 28 A brief account of the past and present circumstances of forensic archaeology in Costa Rica -- Introduction -- Costa Rican legal framework -- Need for forensic archaeology -- Discussion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 29 Forensic archaeology in Mexico: the intermittent and unfinished application of the forensic archaeological techniques and methods -- Introduction -- Two types of criminal investigation in which archaeology is used -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 30 Forensic scientific practice in Panama -- Introduction -- Medico-legal system in Panama -- Interaction institute of legal medicine - truth commission -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 31 Forensic archaeology in the United States -- Introduction.

Development of forensic archaeology in the United States.

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