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Dennis C Dirkmaat¹, Luis L Cabo, Stephen D Ousley

¹Department of Applied Forensic Sciences, Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA 16546, USA. ddirkmaat@mercyhurst.edu

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Forensic anthropology has evolved beyond victim identification due to DNA analysis and new scientific standards. This shift, driven by methodological advances, broadens the field

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Forensic Anthropology
Forensic Taphonomy
Forensic Archaeology
Forensic Trauma Analysis

Background:

The last two decades have seen significant evolution in forensic anthropology, driven by external and internal factors.
DNA analysis has reduced the reliance on forensic anthropology for victim identification.
The Daubert criteria have increased the importance of quantitative methods and data sharing in skeletal analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

To critically review the conceptual and practical evolution of forensic anthropology.
To identify key factors and methodological advances shaping the discipline.
To examine the impact of these changes on the scope, goals, and definition of forensic anthropology.

Main Methods:

Critical review of conceptual and practical developments in forensic anthropology over the past 20 years.
Analysis of the influence of external factors (e.g., DNA analysis, Daubert criteria) and internal methodological advances.
Examination of the emergence and integration of forensic taphonomy, archaeology, and trauma analysis.

Main Results:

Forensic anthropology's role has shifted from primarily victim identification to a broader scope, including event reconstruction.
New quantitative methods and comparative data enhance human skeletal analysis.
Forensic taphonomy, archaeology, and trauma analysis provide a new, natural science-based conceptual framework.

Conclusions:

These developments represent a paradigm shift in forensic anthropology.
The field's goals, tasks, and perception of legitimate questions have been redefined.
Forensic anthropology is now more deeply integrated with natural sciences, offering a broader and deeper understanding.