Crimes against humanity

Abstract

This chapter discusses how forensic anthropology enables the examination and documentation of crimes against humanity long after they have been committed. It shows how to obtain the evidence to sustain the criminal prosecution of people who are responsible. The development of forensic anthropology, particularly in the context of the post-1970s Argentine experience, is discussed. Furthermore, two recent cases that illustrate in detail the field's methods are given. © 2006 Humana Press Inc.