Forensic science : the basics
Featuring case studies, photographs, and exercises, this book provides information the non-scientist needs to be able to understand and utilize the research approaches that forensic science can offer. It is suitable for detectives, journalists, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other non-science p...
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| Language: | English |
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Boca Raton, Florida :
CRC Press ,
c2010
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| Edition: | 2nd ed |
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Table of Contents:
- 1. Introduction to forensic science
- 2. Crime scene investigation
- 3. The nature of evidence
- 4. Separating complex mixtures
- 5. Light and matter
- 6. Microscopy
- 7. Fingerprints and other impressions
- 8. Questioned documents
- 9. Firearms and toolmarks
- 10. Forensic pathology
- 11. Anthropology and odontology
- 12. Forensic entomology
- 13. Serology
- 14. DNA typing
- 15. Hair
- 16. Illicit drugs
- 17. Forensic toxicology
- 18. Fibers, paints, and other polymers
- 19. Glass and soil
- 20. Fires and explosions
- 21. Forensic science and the law