Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques
Now revised and updated, this comprehensive work, long considered the top textbook in the forensics field, reaches far beyond the scope of those introductory texts that concentrate primarily on criminalistics. Covering a range of fundamental topics, it introduces newcomers to the field while providing the technical detail necessary to understand the field as a science. To this end the book is compatible with CRC lab manuals, including Forensic Science Laboratory Manual and Workbook, Third...
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Now revised and updated, this comprehensive work, long considered the top textbook in the forensics field, reaches far beyond the scope of those introductory texts that concentrate primarily on criminalistics. Covering a range of fundamental topics, it introduces newcomers to the field while providing the technical detail necessary to understand the field as a science. To this end the book is compatible with CRC lab manuals, including Forensic Science Laboratory Manual and Workbook, Third Edition (87193) and Crime Scene Processing and Laboratory Workbook (85425).Praise for the Previous Edition:"The first-hand experience of the authors and the use of real case studies, including photographs, captivate the reader. Even non-forensic science students and the general public would find this book interesting reading." —Kieran F. Lim, Physical Sciences Educational Reviews, Vol. 7, No. 1This updated third edition includes:New material on forensic photography, crime scenes, and forensic pathology, including a chapter on Forensic Digital Photo ImagingSimplified, easy-to-understand chapters on computer forensics and DNA analysisRevised materials in each chapter to reflect advances in the fieldNew and More Extensive Teaching Materials:An instructor’s guide with objectives, questions and answers, suggested activities, and material in electronic format is available to qualifying instructors. This ancillary material is available on the convenient website classwire.com or on CD-ROM. Booknews Encompassing classic criminalistics and the latest techniques, this introductory text presents forensic science with cases and techniques made accessible to nonscientists at the advanced high school and undergraduate level. The text covers forensic pathology and related specialties, evaluation of the crime scene, forensic science in the laboratory, forensic engineering, cybertechnology and forensic science, forensic application of the social sciences, and legal and ethical issues in forensic science. Learning features include quizes, an extensive glossary, numerous color photos, and appendices on professional guidelines, safety precautions, and web sites. The authors are forensic consultants. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Ch. 1Here we stand : what a forensic scientist does1Ch. 2The role of the forensic pathologist15Ch. 3Forensic nursing27Ch. 4Investigation of traumatic deaths43Ch. 5Forensic toxicology61Ch. 6Forensic odontology79Ch. 7Forensic anthropology99Ch. 8Forensic taphonomy119Ch. 9Forensic entomology135Ch. 10Crime scene investigation167Ch. 11Recognition of bloodstain patterns189Ch. 12The forensic laboratory219Ch. 13Identification and characterization of blood and bloodstains237Ch. 14Identification of biological fluids and stains261Ch. 15Techniques of DNA analysis279Ch. 16Microanalysis and examination of trace evidence315Ch. 17Fingerprints341Ch. 18Forensic footwear evidence361Ch. 19Forensic tire impression and tire track evidence377Ch. 20Firearm and tool mark examinations391Ch. 21Questioned documents423Ch. 22Analysis of controlled substances441Ch. 23Structural failures471Ch. 24Basic fire and explosion investigation489Ch. 25Vehicular accident reconstruction511Ch. 26Use of computers in forensic science535Ch. 27Investigation of computer-related crime553Ch. 28Forensic psychology573Ch. 29Forensic psychiatry593Ch. 30Serial offenders : linking cases by modus operandi and signature605Ch. 31Criminal personality profiling615Ch. 32Countering chaos : logic, ethics, and the criminal justice system637Ch. 33Forensic evidence649Ch. 34Legal issues in forensic DNA667App. ADNA Advisory Board (DAB) guidelines683App. BBiohazard safety precautions695App. CForensic Websites701App. DTrigonometric tables : sine and tangent functions707
\ BooknewsEncompassing classic criminalistics and the latest techniques, this introductory text presents forensic science with cases and techniques made accessible to nonscientists at the advanced high school and undergraduate level. The text covers forensic pathology and related specialties, evaluation of the crime scene, forensic science in the laboratory, forensic engineering, cybertechnology and forensic science, forensic application of the social sciences, and legal and ethical issues in forensic science. Learning features include quizes, an extensive glossary, numerous color photos, and appendices on professional guidelines, safety precautions, and web sites. The authors are forensic consultants. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
