The editors wish to thank the chapter contributors who accepted the challenge of exploring theoretical applications of their expertise in the discipline of forensic anthropology. They are particularly indebted to Dr. Douglas H. Ubelaker and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences for soliciting and supporting this project. Many thanks also to Jenny Cossham, Elsie Merlin, and P. Sathishwaran at Wiley Blackwell for their many helpful edits and suggestions.