Andrew R. W. Jackson: Forensic Science

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Build a strong foundation on the principles and procedures of modern forensic science.

Forensic Science, 4th edition, Global Edition, by Andrew Jackson, Julie Jackson, Harry Mountain, and Daniel Brearley, is a perfect introductory guide for newcomers to the field. Its learner-friendly text guides you through the entire process of conducting forensic science. The book carefully examines each part of the process, teaching you the proper procedure for gathering evidence from a crime scene, how to examine and evaluate that evidence, and the presentation of scientific findings in court. Scientifically rigorous, the text remains engaging, written in a friendly style to ensure you can grasp the points at hand.

This new edition incorporates revised text and information reflecting the latest knowledge in the field, as well as additional worked examples and review boxes.

Approachable and comprehensive, this book serves as an ideal companion for undergraduate students beginning a forensic science course, as background for MSc students, as a reference for related professions, or for those with a casual interest in forensics.

Build a strong foundation on the principles and procedures of modern forensic science.

This new edition incorporates revised text and information reflecting the latest knowledge in the field, as well as additional worked examples and review boxes.

Über den Autor

Professor Andrew Jackson is the Academic Group Leader of Forensic and Crime Science at Staffordshire University, UK.

Dr Julie Jackson is a freelance science writer, with a background in biology.

Dr Harry Mountain (guest author of Chapter 6) is a Senior Lecturer in molecular biology at Staffordshire University, UK, with a special interest in forensic genetics.

Mr Dan Brearley (guest author of Section 2.5, Chapter 2) has acted as a digital forensics expert witness in many cases heard in the Criminal and Civil Courts over the last eight years.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1: Introduction to forensic science
Chapter 2: The crime scene
Chapter 3: Trace and contact evidence
Chapter 4: Trace and contact evidence Part II: Fingerprints and other marks and impressions
Chapter 5: The examination of body fluids, including bloodstain pattern analysis
Chapter 6: The analysis of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA): DNA profiling
Chapter 7: Forensic toxicology and drugs of abuse
Chapter 8: Questioned documents
Chapter 9: Firearms
Chapter 10: Fires
Chapter 11: Explosions and explosives
Chapter 12: The recovery and forensic examination of human remains
Chapter 13: Statistics and the analysis, interpretation and evaluation of evidence
Chapter 14: Forensic science in court

Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2016
Genre:	Importe
Rubrik:	Ratgeber
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Reihe:	Pearson Education Limited
Inhalt:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13:	9781292088181
ISBN-10:	1292088184
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Jackson, Andrew R. W.
Hersteller:	Pearson Education Ltd Pearson Education Limited
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße:	248 x 192 x 24 mm
Von/Mit:	Andrew R. W. Jackson
Erscheinungsdatum:	06.09.2016
Gewicht:	0,925 kg