ISBN: 1587654237

This is a comprehensive reference source on the theory, techniques, and application of the various forensic sciences.The past decade has seen an explosion of interest in the application o… Mehr…

This is a comprehensive reference source on the theory, techniques, and application of the various forensic sciences.The past decade has seen an explosion of interest in the application of scientific techniques to investigations of crime. Television audiences have developed a seemingly insatiable appetite for shows such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Cold Case that go into the minutiae of how forensic techniques are used to solve crimes. "Forensic Science" examines this subject with a factual approach, while also addressing the kinds of topics that figure prominently in the media and offering up-to-date material in a rapidly changing field.Scope and coverage: "Forensic Science" approaches its subject from multiple directions. One of the primary approaches is from the points of view of forensic investigators. In addition to its core essays on subspecialties and allied fields, the set has essays on specific types of investigations, such as arson, homicide, and computer crime; both general and specific investigative techniques, such as autopsies, ballistics, chromatography, crime scene photography, fingerprint analysis, and polygraph analysis; specialized equipment, such as bomb and nuclear detection devices; and types of evidence, such as fire debris, fibers and filaments, glass, and blood residue and stains.A second broad approach taken by "Forensic Science" is its coverage of the role of forensic science in the American legal system. The set includes brief articles on criminal law,criminology,education and reference,forensic science,law,politics and social sciences,social sciences,textbooks Law, Salem Pr Inc<

ISBN: 9781587654237

Forensic Science is a new, three-volume set that focuses on a subject that has become increasingly popular in the past decade: how forensic techiques are used to solve crimes. Forensic Sc… Mehr…

Forensic Science is a new, three-volume set that focuses on a subject that has become increasingly popular in the past decade: how forensic techiques are used to solve crimes. Forensic Science contains over 500 essays on many different areas and approaches to this facinating subject. There are essays on specific types of investigations, such as arson and ballistics, as well as investigative techniques like fingerprint and polygraph analysis, fiber and filament analysis, and blood residue and stains. There is also extensive coverage of the role of forensic science in the legal system, and coverage of specific historical subjects. Essays are arranged alphabetically by topic and contain helpful top matter that defines the topic. Important finding aids include a glossary, biographical directory of key figures, and category and subject indexes. Media ><

ISBN: 9781587654237

Forensic Science is a new, three-volume set that focuses on a subject that has become increasingly popular in the past decade: how forensic techiques are used to solve crimes. Forensic Sc… Mehr…

Forensic Science is a new, three-volume set that focuses on a subject that has become increasingly popular in the past decade: how forensic techiques are used to solve crimes. Forensic Science contains over 500 essays on many different areas and approaches to this facinating subject. There are essays on specific types of investigations, such as arson and ballistics, as well as investigative techniques like fingerprint and polygraph analysis, fiber and filament analysis, and blood residue and stains. There is also extensive coverage of the role of forensic science in the legal system, and coverage of specific historical subjects. Essays are arranged alphabetically by topic and contain helpful top matter that defines the topic. Important finding aids include a glossary, biographical directory of key figures, and category and subject indexes. Media > Book<