Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science

Saferstein, Richard

ISBN 10: 0131933590 / ISBN 13: 9780131933590

Published by Prentice-Hall, 1977

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science
• Publisher: Prentice-Hall
• Publication Date: 1977
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131933590
• ISBN 13: 9780131933590
• Binding: A Pictoral Hardback
• Condition: Very Good/almost New
• Book Type: Retired Professor Collection

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Synopsis

Criminalistics is the definitive source for forensic science because it makes the technology of the modern crime laboratory clear to the non-scientist. Written by a well-known authority, the text covers the comprehensive realm of forensics and its role in criminal investigations. Physical evidence collection and preservation techniques are examined in detail–including chapters on Computer Forensics and DNA. By referencing real cases throughout, Criminalistics, 10e captures the pulse and intensity of forensic science investigations and the attention of the busiest student. Some new, excited features for this edition New! Crime-Scene Reconstruction chapter New! Coverage of the latest DNA forensic technology New! MyCrimeKit– is an online supplement that offers book-specific content such as Learning Objectives; Chapter Summaries Flashcards Practice Tests,Video Clips, Web Extras, and Animations Activities! This book aims at making the subject of forensic science comprehensible to a wide variety of readers who are planning on being aligned with the forensic science profession.

From the Publisher

Authoritative and up-to-date, this exploration of the applications of forensic science to criminal investigation explains the techniques, skills, and limitations of the modern crime laboratory -- for those new to the forensic sciences.