Forensic Science Explained
A Guide for Understanding the Use of Science in the Administration of Justice
CRC Press
Published on 26. July 2008
Book
Hardback
220 pages
978-0-8493-8123-2 (ISBN)
Description
There is a growing interest in the ways that forensic science is used in the legal arena. This book is written in response to this interest, explaining the underlying sciences used in the examination and evaluation of evidence. "Forensic Science Explained" illuminates forensic science with analogies and examples that can be easily understood and remembered. This book is a superb resource and guide for judges and attorneys who must work with forensic scientists and understand the principles that the scientists are referring to. Practicing forensic scientists will also find this text a great resource, as it provides a simple manner in which complex scientific principles can be communicated to juries and judges.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paper over boards
ISBN-13
978-0-8493-8123-2 (9780849381232)
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Content
Introduction and History. The Adversarial System and the Role of Scientific Evidence. The Crime Scene. The Crime Lab. Evidence Types. Interpretation and Presentation of Data. The Future. Glossary. Appendices. About the Authors.