Forensic Insect Identification Cards

Castner, James L.; Byrd, Jason H.

ISBN 10: 0962515086 / ISBN 13: 9780962515088

Published by Feline Pr, 2000

Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. 0.35. Seller Inventory # 0962515086-2-4

Synopsis:

A set of laminated cards for use in the field or lab depicting the most common U.S. species of insects and arthropods attracted to human remains. Specially developed for crime scene investigators, coroners, medical examiners, and law enforcement personnel that collect and analyze insect evidence at death scenes. An instructive tool for students of the forensic sciences and useful in field workshops that discuss the identification and collection of evidence at a death scene.

About the Author: Dr. James L. Castner is a tropical biologist, photographer, author, publisher, educator, and consultant. He specializes in creating and publishing educational materials that are thoroughly illustrated, easy to use, and affordable. He leads tours to tropical areas of the world, specializing in Latin America. Personal interests include tribal art derived from human materials such as shrunken heads and trophy or overmodeled skulls.

Dr. Jason H. Byrd is a board-certified forensic entomologist. He has published numerous scientific articles on the use and application of entomological evidence in legal investigations. He serves as a consultant and educator in criminal and civil legal investigations in both the United States and throughout the world. His research efforts have focused on the development and behavior of insects of forensic importance.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Forensic Insect Identification Cards
Publisher: Feline Pr
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good