Color Atlas of Forensic Toolmark Identification
1st Edition
Published on 21. September 2010
177 pages
978-1-040-08068-9 (ISBN)
Description
In the wake of the Daubert ruling, the use of forensic toolmark evidence in court has been problematic, in that the conclusions of forensic scientists as to toolmark origin often lack scientifically sound statistical proof. In the Color Atlas of Forensic Toolmark Identification, noted forensic expert Nicholas Petraco helps move toolmark examination
Reviews / Votes
" ... a sorely needed and essential text for any laboratory conducting toolmark examinations. The title states it is 'A Color Atlas of ...' and in this it succeeds admirably. The lack of any current texts on this branch of forensic science has been felt for many years and this effort goes a long way to filling that void."- Sgt. Gerard Dutton, Ballistics Section - Forensic Services, Tasmania Police, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Published in the AFTE Journal
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-1-040-08068-9 (9781040080689)
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Content
Basic Geometric Optics for Tool Mark Examiners. Basic Microscopy for Tool Mark Examiners. Precision Measurement for Tool Mark Examination. Measurement with the Microscope for Tool Mark. Examination. Collection and Documentation of Tool Marks. Preparation of Tool Mark Standards. Doing Tool Mark Cases. How Statistical Pattern Comparison Methods Can Be. Applied to Tool Marks. Common Hand Tools Seen in Casework.
