Widens traditional concepts of forensic science to include humanitarian, social, and cultural aspectsUsing the preservation of the dignity of the deceased as its foundation, Forensic Science and Humanitarian Action: Interacting with the Dead and the Living is a unique examination of the applications of humanitarian forensic science. Spanning two comprehensive volumes, the text is sufficiently detailed for forensic practitioners, yet accessible enough for non-specialists, and discusses both the latest technologies and real-world interactions. Arranged into five sections, this book addresses the ˜management of the dead across five major areas in humanitarian forensic science. Volume One presents the first three of these areas: History, Theory, Practice, and Legal Foundation; Basic Forensic Information to Trace Missing Persons; and Stable Isotopes Forensics. Topics covered include:Protection of The Missing and the Dead Under International LawSocial, Cultural and Religious Factors in Humanitarian Forensic SciencePosthumous Dignity and the Importance in Returning Remains of the DeceasedThe New Disappeared “ Migration and Forensic ScienceStable Isotope Analysis in Forensic AnthropologyVolume Two covers two further areas of interest: DNA Analysis and the Forensic Identification Process. It concludes with a comprehensive set of case studies focused on identifying the deceased, and finding missing persons from around the globe, including:Forensic Human Identification from an Australian PerspectiveSkeletal Remains and Identification Processing at the FBIMigrant Deaths along the Texas/Mexico BorderHumanitarian Work in Cyprus by The Committee on Missing Persons (CMP)Volcán De Fuego Eruption “ Natural Disaster Response from GuatemalaDrawing upon a wide range of contributions from respected academics working in the field, Forensic Science and Humanitarian Action is a unique reference for forensic practitioners, communities of humanitarian workers, human rights defenders, and government and non-governmental officials.