Ethics and Professionalism in Forensic Anthropology

Excellent overview of guidelines and references for appropriate ethics concerning the deceased, along with casework in the field of forensic anthropology

Nicholas V. Passalacqua (Author), Marin A. Pilloud (Author)

9780128120651

Paperback / softback, published 14 April 2018

146 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 1.1 cm, 0.25 kg

Forensic anthropologists are confronted with ethical issues as part of their education, research, teaching, professional development, and casework. Despite the many ethical challenges that may impact forensic anthropologists, discourse and training in ethics are limited. The goal for Ethics and Professionalism in Forensic Anthropology is to outline the current state of ethics within the field and to start a discussion about the ethics, professionalism, and legal concerns associated with the practice of forensic anthropology.

1. Introduction to Professionalism, Ethics, and Forensic Anthropology 2. The Need for Professional Ethics 3. Current Ethical Guidelines and a Theory of Ethics 4. Defining the Role of the Forensic Anthropologist 5. The Use of Human Subjects in Forensic Anthropology 6. Reporting and Testifying in Forensic Anthropology 7. Discrimination and Harassment in Forensic Anthropology 8. Looking Backward and Thinking Forward

Subject Areas: Forensic science [JKVF1], Anthropology [JHM]