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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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Siegel, Jay A. (Author), Mirakovits, Kathy (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, Florida : CRC Press , c2010
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