The Science of Forensic Entomology 2e
2nd Edition
Published on 15. December 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
544 pages
978-1-119-64066-0 (ISBN)
Description
A thoroughly updated introduction to forensic entomology
In the newly revised second edition of The Science of Forensic Entomology, two distinguished entomologists deliver a foundational and practical resource that equips students and professionals to be able to understand and resolve questions concerning the presence of specific insects at crime scenes. Each chapter in the book addresses a topic that delves into the underlying biological principles and concepts relevant to the insect biology that grounds the use of insects in legal and investigational contexts.
In addition to non-traditional topics, including the biology of maggot masses, temperature tolerances of necrophagous insects, chemical attraction and communication, reproductive strategies of necrophagous flies, and archaeoentomology, the book also offers readers:
A thorough introduction to the role of forensic science in criminal investigations and the history of forensic entomology
Comprehensive discussions of the biology, taxonomy, and natural history of forensically important insects
Fulsome treatments of the postmortem decomposition of human remains and vertebrate carrion
In-depth introduction to the concepts of accumulated degree days and the use of insect development for estimation of the postmortem interval
New chapters dedicated to forensic entomotoxicology, aquatic insects in forensic investigations, microbiomes of forensic insects and carrion, professional standards, and case studies
Perfect for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in forensic entomology, forensic biology, and general forensic science, The Science of Forensic Entomology will also earn a place in the libraries of law enforcement and forensic investigators, as well as researchers in forensic entomology.
Review of First Edition
"Overall, I believe that this book has achieved its goal of presenting a thorough introduction to forensic entomology (as well as a number of related topics) to undergraduate and graduate students" - Patrice Bouchard, Bulletin de la Societe d'entomologie du Canada, 2015
In the newly revised second edition of The Science of Forensic Entomology, two distinguished entomologists deliver a foundational and practical resource that equips students and professionals to be able to understand and resolve questions concerning the presence of specific insects at crime scenes. Each chapter in the book addresses a topic that delves into the underlying biological principles and concepts relevant to the insect biology that grounds the use of insects in legal and investigational contexts.
In addition to non-traditional topics, including the biology of maggot masses, temperature tolerances of necrophagous insects, chemical attraction and communication, reproductive strategies of necrophagous flies, and archaeoentomology, the book also offers readers:
A thorough introduction to the role of forensic science in criminal investigations and the history of forensic entomology
Comprehensive discussions of the biology, taxonomy, and natural history of forensically important insects
Fulsome treatments of the postmortem decomposition of human remains and vertebrate carrion
In-depth introduction to the concepts of accumulated degree days and the use of insect development for estimation of the postmortem interval
New chapters dedicated to forensic entomotoxicology, aquatic insects in forensic investigations, microbiomes of forensic insects and carrion, professional standards, and case studies
Perfect for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in forensic entomology, forensic biology, and general forensic science, The Science of Forensic Entomology will also earn a place in the libraries of law enforcement and forensic investigators, as well as researchers in forensic entomology.
Review of First Edition
"Overall, I believe that this book has achieved its goal of presenting a thorough introduction to forensic entomology (as well as a number of related topics) to undergraduate and graduate students" - Patrice Bouchard, Bulletin de la Societe d'entomologie du Canada, 2015
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Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 252 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
1168 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-119-64066-0 (9781119640660)
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David B. Rivers | Gregory A. Dahlem
The Science of Forensic Entomology
E-Book
09/2022
2nd Edition
Wiley
€81.99
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David B. Rivers | Gregory A. Dahlem
The Science of Forensic Entomology
E-Book
09/2022
2nd Edition
Wiley
€81.99
Available for download
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David B. Rivers | Gregory A. Dahlem
The Science of Forensic Entomology
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David B. Rivers is Professor of Biology and Director of Forensic Studies at Loyola University Maryland. His efforts are currently focused on training the next generation of biologists to assist in criminal investigations.
Gregory A. Dahlem, PhD, holds a teaching position at Northern Kentucky University and whose research involves the evolution, identification, and behavior of calyptrate Diptera.
Gregory A. Dahlem, PhD, holds a teaching position at Northern Kentucky University and whose research involves the evolution, identification, and behavior of calyptrate Diptera.
Content
About the companion website xii
Preface xiii
Chapter 1 Role of forensic science in criminal investigations
Chapter 2 History of forensic entomology
Chapter 3 Role of insects and other arthropods in urban and stored
product entomology
Chapter 4 Introduction to entomology
Chapter 5 Biology, taxonomy, and natural history of forensically important
insects
Chapter 6 Reproductive strategies of necrophagous flies
Chapter 7 Chemical attraction and communication
Chapter 8 Biology of the maggot mass
Chapter 9 Temperature tolerances of necrophagous insects
Chapter 10 Postmortem decomposition of human remains and vertebrate carrion
Chapter 11 Insect succession on carrion under natural and artificial conditions
Chapter 12 Decomposition in aquatic environments
Chapter 13 Microbiomes of carrion and forensic insects
Chapter 14 Postmortem interval
Chapter 15 Insect stains and artifacts: Alterations of bloodstain and body fluid evidence
Chapter 16 Necrophagous and parasitic flies as indicators of neglect and abuse
Chapter 17 Wildlife forensics
Chapter 18 Forensic Entomotoxicology
Chapter 19 Application of molecular methods to forensic entomology
Chapter 20 Archaeoentomology: insects and archaeology
Chapter 21 Insects as weapons of war and threats to national security
Chapter 22 Insects and arthropods that cause death
Chapter 23 Professional Standards and Ethics
Chapter 24 Forensic Entomology Case Studies
Appendix I Collection and preservation of calyptrate Diptera
Appendix II Getting specimens identified
Appendix III Necrophagous fly and beetle life table references
Appendix IV
Glossary
Index
Preface xiii
Chapter 1 Role of forensic science in criminal investigations
Chapter 2 History of forensic entomology
Chapter 3 Role of insects and other arthropods in urban and stored
product entomology
Chapter 4 Introduction to entomology
Chapter 5 Biology, taxonomy, and natural history of forensically important
insects
Chapter 6 Reproductive strategies of necrophagous flies
Chapter 7 Chemical attraction and communication
Chapter 8 Biology of the maggot mass
Chapter 9 Temperature tolerances of necrophagous insects
Chapter 10 Postmortem decomposition of human remains and vertebrate carrion
Chapter 11 Insect succession on carrion under natural and artificial conditions
Chapter 12 Decomposition in aquatic environments
Chapter 13 Microbiomes of carrion and forensic insects
Chapter 14 Postmortem interval
Chapter 15 Insect stains and artifacts: Alterations of bloodstain and body fluid evidence
Chapter 16 Necrophagous and parasitic flies as indicators of neglect and abuse
Chapter 17 Wildlife forensics
Chapter 18 Forensic Entomotoxicology
Chapter 19 Application of molecular methods to forensic entomology
Chapter 20 Archaeoentomology: insects and archaeology
Chapter 21 Insects as weapons of war and threats to national security
Chapter 22 Insects and arthropods that cause death
Chapter 23 Professional Standards and Ethics
Chapter 24 Forensic Entomology Case Studies
Appendix I Collection and preservation of calyptrate Diptera
Appendix II Getting specimens identified
Appendix III Necrophagous fly and beetle life table references
Appendix IV
Glossary
Index