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SAA Annual Meeting 2007 – Forensic Archaeology session

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
for the 2007 Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology, Austin, TX, April 25 - April 29, 2007

Symposium: Forensic Archaeology: defining its structure & applications

Deadline: August 31, 2006
Session Organizer: Kimberlee Moran [k.moran@...] 

Session Abstract –The term “forensic” is instantly recognisable but is often subject to wild misinterpretation thanks largely to its recent media exposure.  Forensic archaeology as a discipline aims to provide an application of archaeological method and theory to criminal investigations; however, other sorts of investigations ranging from human remains recovery, war crime investigation, and ancient fingerprints have also been dubbed as forensic archaeology.

The goal of this symposium is to bring a better understanding of the “forensic” in forensic archaeology.  By evaluating the research presented can we better define forensic archaeological practise and application?  How should degree courses addressing forensic archaeology be structured and what does the future hold for career prospects?  Speakers from a wide range of backgrounds and research interests shall contribute their experiences and opinions to the debate.

If you are interested in participating, abstracts of papers submitted for inclusion in the session should be sent to the session organizer by August 31, 2006.  Submissions made after August 31^st may be considered but will be subject to the SAA late fee.  The session is open to no more than 12 15-minute presentations to allow for comments from the discussants.  Papers will be presented at the 2007 Annual Meeting in Austin, TX.  The exact date and time slot will be allocated by the SAA closer to time.   

Please direct all abstracts and inquiries to the session organizer:
Kimberlee Moran (k.moran@...)

Kimberlee Sue Moran

Forensic Archaeologist & PhD Student

Forensic Outreach

PO Box 51732

London NW1 9RX

United Kingdom

www.forensicoutreach.com

0773 410 3985

k.moran@...