Archeology

J. R. Hunter; Caroline Sturdy Colls

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-382165-2.00005-2

Archeology

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Forensic archeology has emerged as an independent discipline over the past three decades. In the United States, it has a pronounced anthropological bias, but in the United Kingdom, it is more concerned with detection, excavation, and field skills. Practitioners now have a well-tested suite of methods to draw on during search and recovery operations, many of which have been developed from associated disciplines. With increased awareness of forensic archeology by law enforcement professionals and increased involvement, standards and competency testing are being developed to align the discipline with other areas of forensic science.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences
Subtitle of host publication	Second Edition
Editors	Jay A. Siegel, Max M. Houck, Pekka J. Saukko
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	18-23
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9780123821652
ISBN (Print)	9780123821669
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-382165-2.00005-2
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2013
Externally published	Yes

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