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Forensic Science

An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, Second Edition
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778 Seiten
2005 | 2nd New edition
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Covers the theories and practices in areas such as DNA testing, toxicology, chemistry of explosives and arson, and vehicle accident reconstruction. This work offers a presentation of criminalistics and related laboratory subjects.
Written by highly respected forensic scientists and legal practitioners, Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, Second Edition covers the latest theories and practices in areas such as DNA testing, toxicology, chemistry of explosives and arson, and vehicle accident reconstruction. This second edition offers a cutting-edge presentation of criminalistics and related laboratory subjects, including many exciting new features.

What's New in the Second Edition

New chapter on forensic entomology

New chapter on forensic nursing

Simplified DNA chapter

More coverage of the chemistry of explosives and ignitable liquids

Additional information on crime reconstruction

Revised to include more investigation in computer forensics

Complete revisions of engineering chapters

New appendices showing basic principles of physics, math, and chemistry in forensic science

More questions and answers in the Instructor's Guide

Updated references and cases throughout

An extensive glossary of terms

Here We Stand: What a Forensic Scientist Does, Nordby
Section I, Forensic Pathology and Related Specialties
The Role of the Forensic Pathologist, Wright
Forensic Nursing, Dougherty, Duval, Sullivan
Investigation of Traumatic Death, Wright
Forensic Toxicology, Fenton
Forensic Odontology, Glass
Forensic Anthropology, Sorg
Forensic Taphonomy, Haglund
Forensic Entomology, Anderson
Section II, Evaluation of the Crime Scene
Crime Scene Investigation, Miller
Recognition of Bloodstain Patterns, James, Kish, and Sutton
Section III, Forensic Science in the Laboratory
The Forensic Laboratory, Netzel
Identification and Characterization of Blood and Bloodstains, Spalding
Identification of Biological Fluids and Strains, Greenfield and Sloan
Techniques of DNA Analysis, Duncan, Tracey, and Stauffer
Microanalysis and Examination of Trace Evidence, Kubic and Petraco
Fingerprints, Gaensslen and Young
Forensic Footwear Evidence, Bodziak
Forensic Tire Impression and Tire Track Evidence, Bodziak
Firearm and Tool Mark Examinations, Rowe
Questioned Documents, Norwitch and Seiden
Analysis of Controlled Substances, Christian
Section IV, Forensic Engineering
Structural Failures, Noon
Basic Fire and Explosion Investigation, Redsicker
Vehiclar Accident Reconstruction, Noon
Section V, Cybertechnology and Forensic Science
Use of Computers in Forensic Science, Geradts
Investigation of Computer-Related Crime, Stephenson
Section VI, Forensic Application of the Social Sciences
Forensic Psychology, Schlesinger
Forensic Psychiatry, Sadoff
Serial Offenders:Linking Cases by Modus Operandi and Signature, Keppel
Criminal Personality Profiling, Napier and Baker
Section VII, Legal and Ethical Issues in Forensic Science
Countering Chaos: Logic, Ethics and the Criminal Justice System, Nordby
Forensic Evidence, Kiely
Legal Issues in Forensic DNA Analysis, Herrero
Appendices
Glossary

Erscheint lt. Verlag 10.2.2005
Zusatzinfo 370 Halftones, black and white; 30 Tables, black and white; 345 Illustrations, color; 55 Illustrations, black and white
Verlagsort Bosa Roca
Sprache englisch
Maße 216 x 279 mm
Gewicht 2790 g
Themenwelt Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie
ISBN-10 0-8493-2747-4 / 0849327474
ISBN-13 978-0-8493-2747-6 / 9780849327476
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