Overview

For introductory courses in Forensic Science. Forensic Science: From the Crime Scene to the Crime Lab, Second Edition, is designed to present forensic science in a straightforward and student-friendly format. Ideal for students with limited background in the sciences, topics are arranged to integrate scientific methodology with actual forensic applications. Discussions are focused on explaining state-of-the-art technology without delving into extraneous theories that may bore or overwhelm non-science students. Only the most relevant scientific and technological concepts are presented, keeping students focused on the practical knowledge they'll need in the field.

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Author:   Richard Saferstein
Publisher:   Pearson Education Limited
Imprint:   Pearson Education Limited
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   1.138kg
ISBN:  

9781292041452

ISBN 10:   1292041455
Pages:   560
Publication Date:   01 November 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Securing and Searching the Crime Scene Chapter 3 Recording the Crime Scene Chapter 4 Collection of Crime-Scene Evidence Chapter 5 Physical Evidence Chapter 6 Death Investigation Chapter 7 Crime-Scene Reconstruction Chapter 8 Fingerprints Chapter 9 Firearms, Toolmarks, and Other Impressions Chapter 10 Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Chapter 11 Drugs Chapter 12 Forensic Toxicology Chapter 13 Trace Evidence I: Hairs and Fibers Chapter 14 Trace Evidence II: Paint, Glass, and Soil Chapter 15 Biological Stain Analysis: DNA Chapter 16 Forensic Aspects of Fire and Explosion Investigation Chapter 17 Document Examination Chapter 18 Computer Forensics Appendix I Guides to the Collection of Physical Evidence-FBI Appendix II Instructions for Collecting Gunshot Residue Appendix III Chemical Formulas for Latent Fingerprint Development Appendix IV Chemical Formulas for Development of Footwear Impressions in Blood

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