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Record Nr.

UNINA9910967360403321

Autore

Houck Max M

Titolo

Fundamentals of forensic science / / Max Houck, Jay Siegel

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Elsevier/Academic Press, c2006

ISBN

9786612540110

9781282540118

1282540114

9780080507088

0080507085

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (689 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

SiegelJay A

Disciplina

363.25

Soggetti

Forensic sciences

Criminal investigation

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Crime scene investigation -- The nature of evidence -- Microscopy -- Spectroscopic techniques -- Separation methods in forensic science -- Pathology -- Anthropology and odontology -- Entomology -- Serology and bloodstain pattern analysis -- DNA analysis -- Forensic hair examinations -- Illicit drugs -- Forensic toxicology -- Textile fibers -- Paint analysis -- Soil and glass -- Fires and explosions -- Friction ridge examination -- Questioned documents -- Firearms and tool marks -- Impression evidence -- Legal aspects of forensic science.

Sommario/riassunto

Unlike other introductory textbooks on the topic,  Fundamentals of Forensic Science  presents a complete look at the forensic sciences, emphasizing the biology, chemistry, and physical sciences that underpin forensic science. By covering the principles that are central to forensic science, and by discussing topics that are typically excluded from generalized discussions of "criminalistics,? this book provides a depth and breadth of information that no other textbook contains. Written by two of the leading experts in forensic science today,  Fundamentals of Forensic Science  appro