Fundamentals of forensic science

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Title:

Author:

Houck, Max M.

ISBN:

9780123567628

Personal Author:

Houck, Max M.

Publication Information:

Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier/Academic Press, c2006.

Physical Description:

xv, 672 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.

Contents:

Criminal justice and forensic science -- Introduction -- Crime scene investigation -- nature of evidence -- Analytical tools -- Microscopy -- Spectroscopic techniques -- Separation methods in forensic science -- Biological sciences -- Pathology -- Anthropology and odontology -- Entomology -- Serology and bloodstain pattern analysis -- DNA analysis -- Forensic hair examinations -- Chemical sciences -- Illicit drugs -- Forensic toxicology -- Textile fibers -- Paint analysis -- Soil and glass -- Fires and explosions -- Physical sciences -- Friction ridge examination -- Questioned documents -- Firearms and tool marks -- Impression evidence -- Law and forensic science -- Legal aspects of forensic science.

Subject Term:

Forensic sciences.

Criminal investigation.

Medical jurisprudence -- methods.

Forensic Medicine -- legislation & jurisprudence -- United States.

Added Author:

Siegel, Jay A.

Electronic Access:

Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0519/2005028127.html
Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0623/2005028127-d.html

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Summary

Fundamentals of Forensic Science offers a complete look at the core topics of forensic science.

It represents the most realistic view of the field by including areas that, while central to criminal investigation, fall outside the typical definition of criminalistics. These areas include pathology, entomology, anthropology, and other areas of scientific study unique to forensic textbooks.

Organized by the timeline of a real case, the text begins with an introduction and history of forensic science. It then covers the methods of analysis used in most forensic examinations, addressing the biological, chemical and physical elements relevant to the field, and concluding with an examination of how forensic science intersects with law. Feature boxes throughout the text contain online resource listings, historical events in forensic science, practical issues in laboratory analysis, and topics for further reading or interest.

This book is recommended for students in forensic science and professionals in the various forensic disciplines - fire, chemistry, crime scene, trace evidence, law enforcement personnel, lawyers, and defense attorneys.