Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, Second Edition
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Book Overview
Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, Second Edition presents a multi-authored overview of forensic science in its broadest sense. Packed with full-color illustrations and case studies, this new edition offers a cutting-edge presentation of criminalistics and related laboratory subjects, including new chapters on forensic nursing and forensic entomology/botany. Written by highly respected experts, the book covers the very latest theories and practices in areas such as DNA testing, crime reconstruction, toxicology, chemistry of explosives and arson, and vehicle reconstruction. Also included are an instructor's manual and laboratory exercise manual.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0849327474
ISBN13:9780849327476
Release Date:February 2005
Publisher:CRC Press
Length:778 Pages
Weight:6.28 lbs.
Dimensions:1.9" x 8.7" x 11.1"
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5 ratings
Excellent textbook
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I have evaluated several of the forensic textbooks for a course in forensic science and have used both of Saferstein's books (Criminalistics; Forensic Science) in past courses. After viewing James and Norby, I have concluded that it is superior in both coverage and detail to any of the other textbooks and will be using it in courses at the college level for both criminal justice and science majors. No textbook is perfect and some supplementation is always needed, but this book comes the closest to comprehensive coverage of the topic.
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Bok arrived in a timely manner and was in the condition as stated in the sellers comments.
Great Introduction to Forensic Science
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
As a graduate student in Forensic Anthropology I found this book to include nearly all of the information I needed in my undergraduate classes. If I had only had this book before I could have saved a lot of money with all of the other books I have purchased. Not only does it provide information on all the important topics in forensic science there are also several illustrations and photographs to help the visual learners. I highly recommend this book.
Excellent core text for any forensic science course
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Excellent book ideal for any forensic science student! Includes detailed information on all aspects of forensic science incl. recent advances in DNA and computer forensics..could not find any topics which were left out. Superbly illustrated with full colour photos. Chapters written by experts in their particular field. Definitely recommended, not only to students but to all forensic practitioners.
Excellent Guide
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This book is excellent for anyone interested in Forensic Science. Just as the synopsis says this brings to light the reality of forensics as a science rather than psychology. It is in depth but clear and easy to understand - it even has a huge glossary of terms at the rear with the words highlighted in the chapters for easy acess to their meanings. It will be an invaluable help to people with an interest in forensic science. As this book says, it's an introduction on "scientific and investigative techniques" but don't be fooled, the detail is immense and the book is superbly laid out. Clear diagrams, photos and graphs are well placed to help the reader further understand what they are taking in. The text it's self is easy to follow and friendly to read and the concepts are well explained. What I especially like about this book are the questions at the end of each section (nothing formidable) and the case studies and examples that further help to emphasize the points being put across.
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