THE EXTERNAL EAR (2018)
Anthropometry, Biometrics, Anatomy, Development, Measurement, Analysis, Forensics, and Authentication of Human Identities

The human ear is a fascinating feature of human anatomy! Like fingerprints, the ear is unique to each person. This makes it an excellent form of identification. But, unlike fingerprints - which are smaller - the much larger ear can be easily photographed by anyone and later compared to its possible owner without the need for any special equipment - not even a magnifying glass - just a well-trained eye. Examining the ears can make authentication of identities of faces in photographs faster and even more accurate. No matter how close the facial resemblance, if the ears don't match, it's not the same person. The External Ear includes chapters on anthropometry, biometrics, ear anatomy, shapes, patterns, idiosyncrasies, abnormalities, development, genetic inheritance, measurement, comparisons, ears as identifiers, ear prints, ears in police sketches, 10 sample analyses, glossary, bibliography, and index. 118 pgs, 5.5" x 8.5", 415 B&W photographs and illustrations.

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REVIEWS

I'm studying ears as identifiers and this book covered everything I needed to know. It also answered my questions about ear prints and ear inheritance, and cleared up some of my other ear-related confusion. Lots of great information and excellent illustrations. - Tano Lanye, Bend, Oregon

Who knew Frank Sinatra's ears didn't match at all? The author covers terms and comparative methodology, and also debunks photos believed to be historic figures when ears prove they are not. She makes a good case for including ears in documents such as passports and drivers licenses. A valuable resource for people in law enforcement, the security industry, and genealogists, to name a few. - Chris A. Martelli, University Place, Washington

I have a copy of the author's other anthropometry book, "Face to Face," and it was great, but this book goes into much more detail on the ears. As a genealogist I often have to identify faces in photos, and knowing all the details of the human ear is very helpful. - Sylvia K., Montpelier, Vermont

Thank you for this terrific book. It's hard to believe how much information is covered in so few pages. I really enjoyed all the case analyses too. It's amazing how easy it is to overlook the ears when comparing faces in pictures. I won't make that mistake again! - D. Stillsmith, Santa
Monica, California

I almost passed on this book since there was already a chapter on ears in "Face to Face." But "The External Ear" is a little gem. I'm more enthusiastic than ever about the use of ears as identifying features. - Richard Waltham., Vero Beach, Florida