Forensic Science
An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques
Published on 29. August 2002
Book
Mixed media product
720 pages
978-0-8493-1246-5 (ISBN)
Description
Criminal profiling, cyberforensics, accident reconstruction. Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques is the first introductory text to present forensic science in its broadest sense, encompassing classic criminalistics and beyond.
Packed with over 350 full-color illustrations, the book offers a cutting-edge presentation of criminalistics and related laboratory subjects, covering:
Trace Evidence
Forensic Toxicology
DNA Analysis and its Legal Aspects
Questioned Documents
Drug Analysis
Crime Scene Investigation
Firearms and Tool marks
Biological Fluids
Fingerprints
In addition, you get full-chapter, state-of-the-art accounts of topics such as:
Forensic Pathology and Traumatic Death
Forensic Odontology
Forensic Anthropology
Forensic Taphonomy
Recognition of Bloodstain Patterns
Footwear Evidence
Tire Imprint Evidence
Forensic Engineering
Vehicular Accident Reconstruction
Computer Crime
Forensic Psychology, Psychiatry, and Profiling
Highly respected experts active in each discipline share their expertise, their cases, and up-to-date techniques, while careful editing has made that information accessible to non-scientists. Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques offers a clear, comprehensive overview that reveals the breadth and richness of the forensic sciences to students entering the field and practitioners who need to collaborate outside their disciplines.
Packed with over 350 full-color illustrations, the book offers a cutting-edge presentation of criminalistics and related laboratory subjects, covering:
Trace Evidence
Forensic Toxicology
DNA Analysis and its Legal Aspects
Questioned Documents
Drug Analysis
Crime Scene Investigation
Firearms and Tool marks
Biological Fluids
Fingerprints
In addition, you get full-chapter, state-of-the-art accounts of topics such as:
Forensic Pathology and Traumatic Death
Forensic Odontology
Forensic Anthropology
Forensic Taphonomy
Recognition of Bloodstain Patterns
Footwear Evidence
Tire Imprint Evidence
Forensic Engineering
Vehicular Accident Reconstruction
Computer Crime
Forensic Psychology, Psychiatry, and Profiling
Highly respected experts active in each discipline share their expertise, their cases, and up-to-date techniques, while careful editing has made that information accessible to non-scientists. Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques offers a clear, comprehensive overview that reveals the breadth and richness of the forensic sciences to students entering the field and practitioners who need to collaborate outside their disciplines.
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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
Students, professionals in all areas of forensic investigation, including technicians and private investigators; professionals and academics in criminal justice and law enforcement; defense, prosecution, and civil attorneys
Illustrations
56 s/w Abbildungen, 359 farbige Abbildungen, 33 s/w Tabellen, 282 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder
282 Halftones, black and white; 33 Tables, black and white; 359 Illustrations, color; 56 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
2150 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8493-1246-5 (9780849312465)
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Other editions
New editions
Stuart H. James | Jon J. Nordby, Ph.D. | Stuart H. James
Forensic Science
An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, Second Edition
Book
02/2005
2nd Edition
CRC Press
€74.27
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Persons
James; Stuart James and Associates, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA,Nordby; Jon J. Final Analysis, Tacoma, Washington, USA,
Content
Foreword, James Starrs
Here We Stand: What a Forensic Scientist Does, Jon J. Nordby
FORENSIC PATHOLOGY AND RELATED SPECIALTIES
The Role of the Forensic Pathologist, Ronald K. Wright
Investigation of Traumatic Deaths, Ronald K. Wright
Forensic Toxicology, John Joseph Fenton
Forensic Odontology, R. Tom Glass
Forensic Anthropology, Marcella H. Sorg
Forensic Taphonomy, William D. Haglund
EVALUATION OF THE CRIME SCENE
Crime Scene Investigation, Marilyn T. Miller
Recognition of Bloodstain Patterns, Stuart H. James, Paul E. Kish, and T. Paulette Sutton
FORENSIC SCIENCE IN THE LABORATORY
The Forensic Laboratory, Linda R. Netzel
Identification and Characterization of Blood and Bloodstains, Robert P. Spalding
Identification of Biological Fluids and Stains, Andrew Greenfield and Monica M. Sloan
Techniques of DNA Analysis, George T. Duncan, Martin L. Tracey, and Eric Stauffer
Microanalysis and Examination of Trace Evidence, Thomas A. Kubic and Nicholas Petraco
Fingerprints, Robert E. Gaensslen and Kimberly R. Young
Forensic Footwear Evidence, William J. Bodziak
Forensic Tire Impression and Tire Track Evidence, William J. Bodziak
Firearm and Tool Mark Examinations, Walter F. Rowe
Questioned Documents, Frank H. Norwitch and Howard Seiden
Analysis of Controlled Substances, Donnell R. Christian, Jr.
FORENSIC ENGINEERING
Structural Failures, Randall K. Noon
Basic Fire and Explosion Investigation, David R. Redsicker
Vehicular Accident Reconstruction, Randall K. Noon
CYBERTECHNOLOGY AND FORENSIC SCIENCE
Use of Computers in Forensic Science, Zeno Geradts
Investigation of Computer-Related Crime, Peter Stephenson
FORENSIC APPLICATION OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
Forensic Psychology, Louis B. Schlesinger
Forensic Psychiatry, Robert L. Sadoff
Serial Offenders: Linking Cases through Modus Operandi and Signature, Robert D. Keppel
Criminal Personality Profiling, Michael R. Napier and Kenneth P. Baker
LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN FORENSIC SCIENCE
Countering Chaos: Logic, Ethics, and the Criminal Justice System, Jon J. Nordby
Forensic Science and the Law, Terrence F. Kiely
Legal Issues in Forensic DNA, Susan Herrero
Appendices
Glossary
Index
Here We Stand: What a Forensic Scientist Does, Jon J. Nordby
FORENSIC PATHOLOGY AND RELATED SPECIALTIES
The Role of the Forensic Pathologist, Ronald K. Wright
Investigation of Traumatic Deaths, Ronald K. Wright
Forensic Toxicology, John Joseph Fenton
Forensic Odontology, R. Tom Glass
Forensic Anthropology, Marcella H. Sorg
Forensic Taphonomy, William D. Haglund
EVALUATION OF THE CRIME SCENE
Crime Scene Investigation, Marilyn T. Miller
Recognition of Bloodstain Patterns, Stuart H. James, Paul E. Kish, and T. Paulette Sutton
FORENSIC SCIENCE IN THE LABORATORY
The Forensic Laboratory, Linda R. Netzel
Identification and Characterization of Blood and Bloodstains, Robert P. Spalding
Identification of Biological Fluids and Stains, Andrew Greenfield and Monica M. Sloan
Techniques of DNA Analysis, George T. Duncan, Martin L. Tracey, and Eric Stauffer
Microanalysis and Examination of Trace Evidence, Thomas A. Kubic and Nicholas Petraco
Fingerprints, Robert E. Gaensslen and Kimberly R. Young
Forensic Footwear Evidence, William J. Bodziak
Forensic Tire Impression and Tire Track Evidence, William J. Bodziak
Firearm and Tool Mark Examinations, Walter F. Rowe
Questioned Documents, Frank H. Norwitch and Howard Seiden
Analysis of Controlled Substances, Donnell R. Christian, Jr.
FORENSIC ENGINEERING
Structural Failures, Randall K. Noon
Basic Fire and Explosion Investigation, David R. Redsicker
Vehicular Accident Reconstruction, Randall K. Noon
CYBERTECHNOLOGY AND FORENSIC SCIENCE
Use of Computers in Forensic Science, Zeno Geradts
Investigation of Computer-Related Crime, Peter Stephenson
FORENSIC APPLICATION OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
Forensic Psychology, Louis B. Schlesinger
Forensic Psychiatry, Robert L. Sadoff
Serial Offenders: Linking Cases through Modus Operandi and Signature, Robert D. Keppel
Criminal Personality Profiling, Michael R. Napier and Kenneth P. Baker
LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN FORENSIC SCIENCE
Countering Chaos: Logic, Ethics, and the Criminal Justice System, Jon J. Nordby
Forensic Science and the Law, Terrence F. Kiely
Legal Issues in Forensic DNA, Susan Herrero
Appendices
Glossary
Index