Forensic science : an introduction to scientific and investigative techniques

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Forensic science : an introduction to scientific and investigative techniques

edited by Stuart H. James, Jon J. Nordby

CRC Press, c2005

2nd ed.

  • : alk. paper

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"Forensic websites": p. 701-706

Includes bibliographical references and index

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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

Table of Contents

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

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