A Conversation on Redefining Ethical Considerations in Forensic Anthropology

American AnthropologistVolume 124, Issue 3 p. 597-612 VITAL TOPICS FORUM A conversation on redefining ethical considerations in forensic anthropology Donovan M. Adams, Donovan M. Adams orcid.org/0000-0003-4202-1849 University of Central FloridaSearch for more papers by this authorJustin Z. Goldstein, Justin Z. Goldstein orcid.org/0000-0003-2070-6345 Texas State University, San MarcosSearch for more papers by this authorMari Isa, Mari Isa orcid.org/0000-0001-8442-7623 Texas Tech UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorJaymelee Kim, Jaymelee Kim orcid.org/0000-0001-9171-9966 University of FindlaySearch for more papers by this authorMegan K. Moore, Megan K. Moore orcid.org/0000-0003-3814-5072 Eastern Michigan UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorMarin A. Pilloud, Marin A. Pilloud orcid.org/0000-0002-1704-3707 University of Nevada, RenoSearch for more papers by this authorSean D. Tallman, Corresponding Author Sean D. Tallman [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0002-0940-279X Boston University Correspondence Sean D. Tallman, Boston University School of Medicine, Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology, 72 E. Concord St. L1004, Boston, MA 02118. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorAllysha P. Winburn, Allysha P. Winburn orcid.org/0000-0002-8498-5753 University of West FloridaSearch for more papers by this author Donovan M. Adams, Donovan M. Adams orcid.org/0000-0003-4202-1849 University of Central FloridaSearch for more papers by this authorJustin Z. Goldstein, Justin Z. Goldstein orcid.org/0000-0003-2070-6345 Texas State University, San MarcosSearch for more papers by this authorMari Isa, Mari Isa orcid.org/0000-0001-8442-7623 Texas Tech UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorJaymelee Kim, Jaymelee Kim orcid.org/0000-0001-9171-9966 University of FindlaySearch for more papers by this authorMegan K. Moore, Megan K. Moore orcid.org/0000-0003-3814-5072 Eastern Michigan UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorMarin A. Pilloud, Marin A. Pilloud orcid.org/0000-0002-1704-3707 University of Nevada, RenoSearch for more papers by this authorSean D. Tallman, Corresponding Author Sean D. Tallman [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0002-0940-279X Boston University Correspondence Sean D. Tallman, Boston University School of Medicine, Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology, 72 E. Concord St. L1004, Boston, MA 02118. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorAllysha P. Winburn, Allysha P. Winburn orcid.org/0000-0002-8498-5753 University of West FloridaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 05 July 2022 https://doi.org/10.1111/aman.13753Citations: 4 All authors contributed equally Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat REFERENCES CITED Adams, Donovan M., and Marin A. 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