
The Scientific Examination of Documents: Methods and Techniques
Methods and Techniques
Taylor & Francis (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 24. January 1997
Book
Hardback
188 pages
978-0-7484-0580-0 (ISBN)
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Description
Completely revised and updated to reflect the latest techniques and technological advances, this second edition provides aclear, concise overview of modern forensic document examination. The scientific methods applied to elucidate questions about whether a document is genuine, whose writing is on it, and any alterations to information on it are explained in detail. Handwriting, typewriting, inks, paper, and other factors which make up documents are discussed and techniques involving infrared radiation, ultraviolet radiation, electrostatic detection, and microscopical examination are described. It is an invaluable guide for trainees and more experienced document examiners.
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Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
531 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7484-0580-0 (9780748405800)
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Author
Metropolitan Police Forensic Science Laboratory (Retired), UK
University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
Forensic Access, UK
Content
Completely revised and updated to reflect the latest techniques and technological advances, this second edition provides aclear, concise overview of modern forensic document examination. The scientific methods applied to elucidate questions about whether a document is genuine, whose writing is on it, and any alterations to information on it are explained in detail. Handwriting, typewriting, inks, paper, and other factors which make up documents are discussed and techniques involving infrared radiation, ultraviolet radiation, electrostatic detection, and microscopical examination are described. It is an invaluable guide for trainees and more experienced document examiners.