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Forensic Science: An Encyclopedia of History, Methods, and Techniques

Autor William J. Tilstone
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 23 mar 2006 – vârsta până la 17 ani
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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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781576071946
ISBN-10: 1576071944
Pagini: 308
Ilustrații: 30 bw illus
Dimensiuni: 178 x 254 x 26 mm
Greutate: 0.81 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția ABC-CLIO
Locul publicării:New York, United States

Caracteristici

300+ A-Z entries covering all aspects of forensic science, including crime scene investigation, evidence identification, and the historical development of forensics

Notă biografică

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.
This volume provides an introduction to the history of forensic science and the techniques that investigators use to solve crimes. . . . The authors of this work have a scholarly approach, emphasizing history and defining techniques. Forensic Science is a useful resource for public and academic libraries.
Ultimately, this new encyclopedia is not only a good research tool, but also a fascinating read. Highly recommended for high school, college, and public libraries.