Forensic Science Today, Student Edition PDF eBook
- Author: Henry C. Lee, George Taft, Kimberly A. Taylor, Jeanette Hencken
- ISBN 10: 1-933264-87-X
- ISBN 13: 978-1933264-87-5
- Copyright Date Ed: July 1, 2009
- Pages: 276 pages
- PDF eBook
Forensic Science Today, Second Edition, takes a scientific yet exciting approach to the study of Forensics. The textbook covers many of the diverse aspects of forensic science. Forensic Science Today, Second Edition is an exceptional choice for college, law enforcement, and upper division high school introduction to forensic science classes. Written by the world’s most prominent forensic scientists, experts, and forensic science educators Forensic Science Today, Second Edition is an excellent way for students to explore the fascinating world of forensic science, and an invaluable resource for instructors. This excellent book has been revised and updated to include the most recent information. Scientific and forensic concepts are taught in unique and exciting ways that are practical and meaningful to the student. Chapters and sections have been integrated for enhanced learning and teaching.
This is the student's Introductory Textbook that, provides a comprehensive view of the many careers in forensic science and an introduction to the types of evidence, and how they are collected and used in real-world situations.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction to the World of Forensic Science and Criminalistics
Chapter 2 Crime Scene Investigation I: The Basics
Chapter 3 Crime Scene Investigation II: The Physical Evidence
Chapter 4 Fingerprints
Chapter 5 Trace Evidence
Chapter 6 Drug Evidence
Chapter 7 Forensic Serology
Chapter 8 DNA Evidence
Chapter 9 Bloodstain Patterns
Chapter 10 Questioned Documents
Chapter 11 Imprints and Impressions
Chapter 12 Toolmark and Firearms Evidence
Chapter 13 Fire and Arson Evidence
Chapter 14 Chemical Evidence
Chapter 15 Digital Evidence
Chapter 16 Forensic Art
Chapter 17 Forensic Pathology
Chapter 18 Forensic Toxicology
Chapter 19 Forensic Anthropology
Chapter 20 Forensic Entomology
Chapter 21 Forensic Dentistry
Chapter 22 Forensic Engineering
Chapter 23 Forensic Psychology
Chapter 24 Crime Scene Reconstruction
Chapter 25 Jurisprudence: Law and Forensics
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