Criminalistics : an introduction to forensic science
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Criminalistics : an introduction to forensic science
Pearson/Prentice Hall, c2007
9th ed
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Some copies without cd-rom
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Description
Intro to Forensic Science courses - in CJ, Forensic Science, Chemistry programs
Criminalistics aims at making the subject of forensic science comprehensible to a wide variety of readers who are planning on being aligned with the forensic science profession. Written by a very well-known authority in forensic science, this text introduces the non-scientific student to the field of forensic science. Through applications to criminal investigations, clear explanations of the techniques, and the abilities and limitations of modern crime labs, Criminalistics covers the comprehensive realm of forensics. The text strives to make the technology of the modern crime laboratory clear to the non-scientist. Combining case stories with applicable technology, Criminalistics captures the excitement of forensic science investigations.
Table of Contents
Preface
About the Author
CHAPTER 1 Introduction
CHAPTER 2 The Crime Scene
CHAPTER 3 Physical Evidence
CHAPTER 4 Physical Properties: Glass and Soil
CHAPTER 5 Organic Analysis
CHAPTER 6 Inorganic Analysis
CHAPTER 7 The Microscope
CHAPTER 8 Hairs, Fibers and Paint
CHAPTER 9 Drugs
CHAPTER 10 Forensic Technology
CHAPTER 11 Forensic Aspects of Arson and Explosion Investigations
CHAPTER 12 Forensic Serology
CHAPTER 13 DNA: The Indispensible Forensic Science Tool
CHAPTER 14 Fingerprints
CHAPTER 15 Firearms, Tool Marks, and Other Impressions
CHAPTER 16 Document and Voice Examination
CHAPTER 17 Computer Forensics
CHAPTER 18 Forensic Science and the Internet
CHAPTER 19 The Future
Appendices
Answers
index
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