Fundamentals of Forensic Science (eBook)

Max M. Houck, Jay A. Siegel (Autoren)

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2006 | 1. Auflage
688 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
978-0-08-050708-8 (ISBN)

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Fundamentals of Forensic Science offers a complete look at the core topics of forensic science. It represents the most realistic view of the field by including areas that, while central to criminal investigation, fall outside the typical definition of criminalistics. These areas include pathology, entomology, anthropology, and other areas of scientific study unique to forensic textbooks. Organized by the timeline of a real case, the text begins with an introduction and history of forensic science. It then covers the methods of analysis used in most forensic examinations, addressing the biological, chemical and physical elements relevant to the field, and concluding with an examination of how forensic science intersects with law. Feature boxes throughout the text contain online resource listings, historical events in forensic science, practical issues in laboratory analysis, and topics for further reading or interest. This book is recommended for students in forensic science and professionals in the various forensic disciplines - fire, chemistry, crime scene, trace evidence, law enforcement personnel, lawyers, and defense attorneys. - Vivid, full-color illustrations that diagram key concepts and depict evidence encountered in the field- Straightforward unit organization that includes key terms, numerous feature boxes emphasizing resources on the World Wide Web, historical events in forensic science, practical issues in laboratory analysis, and topics for further reading- Effective pedagogy -including end-of-chapter questions- paired with a clear writing style makes this an invaluable resource for professors and students of forensic science

Dr. Max M. Houck is an internationally-recognized forensic expert with research interests in forensic science, education, and the forensic enterprise and its industries. He has worked in all aspects of forensic science, including at the FBI Laboratory. Dr. Houck has published widely in books and peer-reviewed journals. His anthropology and trace evidence casework includes the Branch Davidian Investigation, the September 11 attacks on the Pentagon, the D.B. Cooper case, the US Embassy bombings in Africa, and the West Memphis Three case, among hundreds of others. He served for six years as the Chair of the Forensic Science Educational Program Accreditation Commission (FEPAC). Dr. Houck is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and a founding Co-Editor of the journal Forensic Science Policy and Management.

Inhalt

Cover 1
Contents 8
Part 1 Criminal Justice and Forensic Science 18
1 Introduction 20
2 Crime Scene Investigation 44
3 The Nature of Evidence 68
Part 2 Analytical Tools 94
4 Microscopy 96
5 Spectroscopic Techniques 116
6 Separation Methods in Forensic Science 142
Part 3 Biological Sciences 172
7 Pathology 174
8 Antropology and Odentology 202
9 Entomology 234
10 Serology and Bloodstain Pattern Analysis 254
11 DNA Analysis 282
12 Forensic Hair Examinations 312
Part 4 Chemical Sciences 334
13 Illicit Drugs 336
14 Forensic Toxicology 376
15 Textile Fibers 406
16 Paint Analysis 430
17 Soil and Glass 452
18 Fires and Explosions 480
Part 5 Physical Sciences 522
19 Friction Ridge Examination 524
20 Questioned Documents 552
21 Firearms and Tool Marks 582
22 Impression Evidence 616
Part 6 Law and Forensic Science 640
23 Legal Aspects of Forensic Science 642
Index 676

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 24.4.2006
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Beruf / Finanzen / Recht / Wirtschaft ► Bewerbung / Karriere
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► EU / Internationales Recht
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Strafrecht ► Kriminologie
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Maschinenbau
• ISBN-10: 0-08-050708-5 / 0080507085
• ISBN-13: 978-0-08-050708-8 / 9780080507088