Fine copy in the original colour-printed boards. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xxxi, 778 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; Foreword / James E. Starrs -- Preface -- Chap. 1. Here we stand : what a forensic scientist does / John J. Nordby -- Section I. Forensic pathology and related specialties. Chap. 2. The role of the forensic pathologist / Ronald K. Wright -- Chap. 3. Forensic nursing / Janet S. Barber Duval, Catherine M. Dougherty, and Mary K. Sullivan -- Chap. 4. Investigation of traumatic deaths / Ronald K. Wright -- Chap. 5. Forensic toxicology / John Joseph Fenton -- Chap. 6. Forensic odontology / R. Tom Glass -- Chap. 7. Forensic anthropology / Marcella H. Sorg -- Chap. 8. Forensic taphonomy / William D. Haglund -- Chap. 9. Forensic entomology / Gail S. Anderson -- Section II. Evaluation of the crime scene. Chap. 10. Crime scene investigation / Marilyn T. Miller -- Chap. 11. Recognition of bloodstain patterns / Stuart H. James, Paul E. Kish, and T. Paulette Sutton -- Section III. Forensic science in the laboratory. Chap. 12. The forensic laboratory -- Chap. 13. Identification and characterization of blood and bloodstains / Robert P. Spalding -- Chap. 14. Identification of biological fluids and stains / Andrew Greenfield and Monica M. Sloan -- Chap. 15. Techniques of DNA analysis / George T. Duncan, Martin L. Tracey, and Eric Stauffer -- Chap. 16. Microanalysis and examination of trace evidence / Thomas A. Kubic and Nicholas Petraco -- Chap. 17. Fingerprints / Robert E. Gaensslen and Kimberly R. Young -- Chap. 18. Forensic footwear evidence / William J. Bodziak -- Chap. 19. Forensic tire impression and tire track evidence / William J. Bodziak -- Chap. 20. Firearm and tool mark examinations / Walter F. Rowe -- Chap. 21. Questioned documents / Frank H. Norwitch and Howard Seiden -- Chap. 22. Analysis of controlled substances / Donnell R. Christian, Jr. -- Section IV. Forensic engineering. Chap. 23. Structural failures / Randall K. Noon -- Chap. 24. Basic fir and explosion investigation / David R. Redsicker -- Chap. 25. Vehicular accident reconstruction/ Randall K. Noon -- Section V. Cybertechnology and forensic science. Chap. 26. Use of computers in forensic science / Zeno Geradts -- Chap. 27. Investigation of computer-related crime / Peter Stephenson -- Section VI. Forensic application of the social sciences. Chap. 28. Forensic psychology / Louis B. Schlessinger -- Chap. 29. Forensic psychiatry / Robert L. Sadoff -- Chap. 30. Serial offenders : linking cases by modus operandi and signature / Robert D. Keppel -- Chap. 31. Criminal personality profiling / Michael R. Napier and Kenneth P. Baker -- Section VII. Legal and ethical issues in forensic science. Chap. 32. Countering chaos : logic, ethics, and the criminal justice system / John J. Nordby -- Chap. 33. Forensic evidence / Terrence F. Kiely -- Chap. 34. Legal issues in forensic DNA / Susan Herrero -- Appendix A. DNA advisory board (DAB) guidelines -- Appendix B. Biohazard safety precautions -- Appendix C. Forensic websites -- Appendix D. Trigonometric tables : sine and tangent functions -- Appendix E. Metric measurements and equivalents -- Glossary -- Contributor biographies -- Index. Subjects; Forensic sciences ; Handbooks, manuals, etc. Criminal investigation ; Handbooks, manuals, etc. Evidence, Criminal ; Handbooks, manuals, etc. Criminal laboratories ; Handbooks, manuals, etc. Forensic science. Evidence-based medicine. Crime Research. Forensic sciences. Criminal investigation. Criminal laboratories. 1 Kg.

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Titel: Forensic science : an introduction to scientific and investigative techniques / edited by Stuart H. James, Jon J. Nordby
Verlag: Boca Raton, Fla. : CRC Press
Erscheinungsjahr: 2005
Sprache: Englisch
ISBN-10: 0849327474
ISBN-13: 9780849327476
Einband: Hardcover
Auflage: 2nd edition.
Gewicht: 1�Kilogramm

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Written by highly respected forensic scientists and legal practitioners, Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, Second Edition covers the latest theories and practices in areas such as DNA testing, toxicology, chemistry of explosives and arson, and vehicle accident reconstruction. This second edition offers a cutting-edge presentation of criminalistics and related laboratory subjects, including many exciting new features.

What's New in the Second Edition

New chapter on forensic entomology

New chapter on forensic nursing

Simplified DNA chapter

More coverage of the chemistry of explosives and ignitable liquids

Additional information on crime reconstruction

Revised to include more investigation in computer forensics

Complete revisions of engineering chapters

New appendices showing basic principles of physics, math, and chemistry in forensic science

More questions and answers in the Instructor's Guide

Updated references and cases throughout

An extensive glossary of terms

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New chapter on forensic entomology

New chapter on forensic nursing

Simplified DNA chapter

More coverage of the chemistry of explosives and ignitable liquids

Additional information on crime reconstruction

Revised to include more investigation in computer forensics

Complete revisions of engineering chapters

New appendices showing basic principles of physics, math, and chemistry in forensic science

More questions and answers in the Instructor's Guide

Updated references and cases throughout

An extensive glossary of terms

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