Introduction to Criminalistics

The Foundation of Forensic Science

Inbunden, Engelska, 2009

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Beskrivning

Introduction to Criminalistics covers the basics of Criminalistics in a textbook for a one or two semester course, with the intention of preparing the student for a future in forensic science.

The role of the Criminalist is to analyze, compare, identify, and interpret physical evidence in the crime lab. These crime labs, or forensic labs, have two primary functions: identifying evidence and linking the suspect, victim, and crime scene through physical evidence.

This new primer introduces the learner to the structure and organization of the crime lab and to the role of the Criminalist. It features real cases - recent and historic - to illustrate concepts. Colorful pedagogy clearly defines chapter elements and sets this text apart from next best. Topics covered include how to process a crime scene and preserve evidence, the basic principles of firearm examination, latent fingerprints, and rudimentary toxicology, or how to determine the presence or absence of drugs and poisons.

Well organized and methodical, this textbook has the potential to become the standard text for applying techniques of the physical and natural sciences to examining physical evidence.

Uses real cases - recent and historic - to illustrate concepts
Colorful pedagogy clearly defines chapter elements and sets this text apart from next best
Presents the basics of forensic sciences in a one-semester or one-year course
Offers excellent preparation for professional examinations
Delivers the latest in laboratory technique while acknowledging the limits of technology

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2009-02-17
Mått:191 x 235 x 23 mm
Vikt:680 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:336
Förlag:Elsevier Science
ISBN:9780120885916

Utforska kategorier

Brottsutredning och kriminalteknik inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

William J. Tilstone has more than 35 years of experience in forensic science in academia, case work in biology and toxicology, executive management, and consultancy work in training and quality systems. Foundation Professorship in Forensic Science at the University of Strathclyde in Scotland. Director of Forensic Science Centre, South Australia. First Executive Director of the National Forensic Science Technology Center, Largo, FL. Catherine Woytowicz teaches in the Department of Chemistry, the Honors Program, and the Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University. She also teaches at Georgetown University in the School of Medicine.

Innehållsförteckning

Section I: Introduction, Field and Laboratory Chapter 1 Forensic Science – Scope and Perspective from Scene to Laboratory Barry Fisher Section II: Pattern Evidence Chapter 2 Introduction to Pattern Evidence - Tool Marks and Impressions Catherine Woytowicz and Bill Tilstone Chapter 3 Firearms Catherine Woytowicz and Bill Tilstone Chapter 4 Fingerprints Catherine Woytowicz and Bill Tilstone Chapter 5 Documents Catherine Woytowicz and Bill Tilstone Chapter 6 Physical Evidence Catherine Woytowicz and Bill Tilstone Chapter 7 Hair and Fiber Catherine Woytowicz and Bill Tilstone Section III: Chemical and Instrumental Analytical Evidence Chapter 8 Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Catherine Woytowicz and Bill Tilstone Chapter 9 Arson and Explosives Catherine Woytowicz and Bill Tilstone Chapter 10 Forensic Toxicology Bill Tilstone Section IV: Biological Evidence Chapter 11 Forensic Biology Bill Tilstone Chapter 12 DNA Bill Tilstone Appendices A. Personal Effects and Identification B. Digital Evidence C. Crime Reconstruction