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Fundamentals of forensic science /

By: Houck, Max M.
Contributor(s): Siegel, Jay A.
Publisher: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier/Academic Press, 2006Description: xv, 672 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0123567629; 9780123567628:.Subject(s): Forensic sciences | Criminal investigationDDC classification: 363.25
Contents:
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.
Summary: This study of the elements of forensic sciences considers forensic science in these areas: analytical tools, biological sciences, chemical sciences, physical sciences/patterns and impressions, forensic science and law. Tools for the job, and the expertise and means needed are covered for each area.
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Standard Loan Standard Loan ATU Sligo Yeats Library Main Lending Collection 363.25 HOU (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 2 Available 0066892
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

This study of the elements of forensic sciences considers forensic science in these areas: analytical tools, biological sciences, chemical sciences, physical sciences/patterns and impressions, forensic science and law. Tools for the job, and the expertise and means needed are covered for each area.

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