Introduction to Forensic Science
2nd Edition
Published on 13. December 1996
Book
Hardback
420 pages
978-0-8493-8101-0 (ISBN)
Description
Introduction to Forensic Sciences, Second Edition is the current edition of this bestselling introductory textbook. Dr. William Eckert, one of the world's foremost authorities in the area of forensic medicine, presents each of the distinct fields that collectively comprise the forensic sciences in a logical, relatively non-technical fashion.
Each chapter is written by a well-known expert in his/her respective field, and each specialty area is thoroughly treated. When appropriate, the various methods of applying these sciences in different countries are covered. Heavily illustrated, the Second Edition has been updated to include current procedures and techniques that were not available or usefully developed when the first edition was published.
Features include:
Each chapter is written by a well-known expert in his/her respective field, and each specialty area is thoroughly treated. When appropriate, the various methods of applying these sciences in different countries are covered. Heavily illustrated, the Second Edition has been updated to include current procedures and techniques that were not available or usefully developed when the first edition was published.
Features include:
Reviews / Votes
"...covers important aspects of forensic science...fulfils main objectives to give the student or lay person an introduction to various aspects of forensic science."International Journal Legal Medicine, 1999, J12:350
More details
Edition
2., ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Undergraduate
Illustrations
20 s/w Tabellen, 39 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder
39 figs., 20 tabs.
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
772 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8493-8101-0 (9780849381010)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
William G. Eckert
Content
Introduction to the Forensic Sciences. Historical Development of Forensic Sciences. Criminalistics. Forensic Psychiatry. Coordination of Forensic Activities and Use in Court. Legal Medicine and Jurisprudence. Forensic Pathology. Forensic Toxicology. Questioned Documents. Bloodstain Pattern Interpretation. Serology and DNA Typing. Forensic Odontology. Forensic Anthropology. Appendix A: Resources in Forensic Sciences. Appendix B: Glossary of Terms. Appendix C: Historical Chronology of American Crime and Forensic Problems. Index.