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Myriam Nafte holds degrees in anthropology and education from York University. She earned her M.A. in physical anthropology from McMaster University in 1992. Since that time, she has taught college courses in skeletal anatomy, forensic anthropology, and archaeology and has lent her services to criminal investigations in both Canada and the United States.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Compelling Read!, April 9 2001

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Shelagh (Toronto, ON) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flesh and Bone: An Introduction to Forensic Anthropology (Paperback)

Flesh and Bone by Myriam Nafte

As a curious and somewhat eclectic reader, I was quite taken with the cover and title of this book so I bought it. What a compelling read!

For someone with no formal background in science, this book presented an interesting and thorough introduction to the topic of forensic anthropology without being too challenging. I found myself drawn back to the book time and again.

The first of four sections introduces the context for the book - the definition and development of forensic science. Then, the author moves to anthropology and its sub-disciplines. This provides the backdrop for understanding the context of forensic anthropology.

Section two covers the human body. Some of the pictures in the book are a little upsetting to look at, but after a while, they become a little less disturbing.

Section three deals with the mysteries to be uncovered through the examination of human remains. This part of the book is fascinating and provides some great examples of actual cases. Differences between male and female skeletons and ages are interesting, as is the whole discussion about what death is and what happens to the body afterward.

Section four focuses on the human rights aspect of this type of work. Unfortunately, there have been too many 'for instances' to illustrate when and why this work is so critical lately.

It provides a good base from which to follow discussions on criminal matters, read detective stories with a new eye and follow new developments in dating and understanding early historical mysteries such as the illness that supposedly threatened King Tut's family.

It is an academic book with many good references and hints for further reading as well as ideas on interesting collections to visit on your travels! All in all, a great book to add to your library.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Solid, Informative Book, Oct 10 2001

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Evan Mitchell (Vail, Colorado) - See all my reviews

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Flesh and Bone was required reading for my course in forensic anthropology. I found it very informative and interesting. I like how many of the legal terms were translated. The book has inspired me to pursue this field of study even further. I recommend it to students who are nervous about the sciences and cannot get through alot of technical terminology, and for those who are curious about crime scene investigation. The pictures are helpful even though some are quite graphic.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and Well-Written, Aug 7 2003

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Jane Blake (Scarborough, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

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Myriam has compiled an excellent overview of forensic science, well-researched and documented.

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