ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on key concepts covered in the preceding chapters of this book. The book presents diverse perspectives on the very nature of forensic anthropology, its history as played out in different regions of the world, its applications to various medico-legal issues, and the background and training of personnel. It provides regional historical perspectives on the development of forensic anthropology from the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, South America, United States, Canada, Australia, and Indonesia. Forensic anthropologists work closely with practitioners from other disciplines, especially forensic pathologists and forensic odontologists. The book discusses the caveats of utilizing antemortem stature records. It reveals considerable variation in definitions and degrees of identification. It also summarizes the methodologies that are state of the art but hardly the last word.
