Criminal investigation - Hardcover

Gilbert, James N

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0675081866 ISBN 13: 9780675081863

Publisher: Merrill, 1980

Synopsis

For undergraduate level college introductory courses in Criminal Investigations.Designed to helps students develop an analytical understanding of the investigative process and its challenges in the 21st century, this text smoothly merges theoretical and proven practical aspects of crime detection and solution. It acquaints students with the subject in a natural, systematic manner-from the history of criminal investigations to future possibilities. Each commonly encountered crime is discussed in terms of current status, offender characteristics, and investigative techniques.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Designed to develop an analytical understanding of crime detection and solution, this comprehensive book covers theoretical advances, the latest technical developments, and field-tested methods. The crucial field of criminalistics is thoroughly discussed and related to every phase of the investigation process.

From the Back Cover:

• Comprehensive coverage of European and American historical origins of criminal investigation
• Complete discussion of crime-specific investigative techniques for all major property and violent crimes
• Detailed crime laboratory techniques
• Newly-emerging crimes such as computer crimes, stalking, (including "cyberstalking"), gangs, and hate crimes
• Exceptionally complete exploration of the investigation of narcotics and dangerous drugs
• Thorough treatment of behavioral profiling
• Glossary, key terms, charts and illustrations

About this edition

• Publisher: Merrill
• Publication date: 1980
• ISBN 10: 0675081866
• ISBN 13: 9780675081863
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 479