Forensic Science

An Encyclopedia of History, Methods, and Techniques

Inbunden, Engelska, 2006

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Beskrivning

The only A–Z reference work on forensic science, one of the most intriguing and exciting fields in criminological studies.From dandruff to DNA, from ammunition to infrared spectrophotometry, forensic scientists employ the commonplace and the esoteric to get their man or woman. Forensic Science is the only comprehensive reference work accessible to nonexperts on this fast-changing and ever-fascinating field of criminological study. Readers will learn how the latest scientific breakthroughs and the well-honed instincts of forensics experts come together to provide the clues and amass the evidence to bring America's most notorious criminals to justice.From famous firsts in forensics to possible future developments in the science, the expert team of contributors put together by William Tilstone, executive director of the National Forensic Science Technology Center, examines techniques and technologies, key cases, critical controversies, and ethical and legal issues.

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Utgivningsdatum:2006-03-24
Mått:178 x 254 x 25 mm
Vikt:794 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:308
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781576071946

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William J. Tilstone, PhD, is executive director of the National Forensic Science Technology Center in Largo, FL.Kathleen A. Savage, PhD, is business and academic program manager at Forensic Quality Services in Largo, FL. She is also academic program manager at the National Forensic Science Technology Center in Largo, FL.Leigh A. Clark, MS, is crime laboratory analyst at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement; Jacksonville Regional Operations Center; Serology/DNA Section; Jacksonville, FL, and academic programs specialist at the National Forensic Science Technology Center in Largo, FL.

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A superbly organized and presented textbook on the subject, Forensic Science is very strongly recommended for students of forensics, as well as the nonspecialist general reader with an interest in forensic science as practiced daily in virtually every community in the country.