Forensic science : an introduction to scientific and investigative techniques / edited by Stuart H. James, Jon J. Nordby

James, Stuart H. Nordby, Jon J

ISBN 10: 0849327474 / ISBN 13: 9780849327476

Published by Boca Raton, Fla. : CRC Press, 2005

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Fine copy in the original colour-printed boards. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xxxi, 778 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; Foreword / James E. Starrs -- Preface -- Chap. 1. Here we stand : what a forensic scientist does / John J. Nordby -- Section I. Forensic pathology and related specialties. Chap. 2. The role of the forensic pathologist / Ronald K. Wright -- Chap. 3. Forensic nursing / Janet S. Barber Duval, Catherine M. Dougherty, and Mary K. Sullivan -- Chap. 4. Investigation of traumatic deaths / Ronald K. Wright -- Chap. 5. Forensic toxicology / John Joseph Fenton -- Chap. 6. Forensic odontology / R. Tom Glass -- Chap. 7. Forensic anthropology / Marcella H. Sorg -- Chap. 8. Forensic taphonomy / William D. Haglund -- Chap. 9. Forensic entomology / Gail S. Anderson -- Section II. Evaluation of the crime scene. Chap. 10. Crime scene investigation / Marilyn T. Miller -- Chap. 11. Recognition of bloodstain patterns / Stuart H. James, Paul E. Kish, and T. Paulette Sutton -- Section III. Forensic science in the laboratory. Chap. 12. The forensic laboratory -- Chap. 13. Identification and characterization of blood and bloodstains / Robert P. Spalding -- Chap. 14. Identification of biological fluids and stains / Andrew Greenfield and Monica M. Sloan -- Chap. 15. Techniques of DNA analysis / George T. Duncan, Martin L. Tracey, and Eric Stauffer -- Chap. 16. Microanalysis and examination of trace evidence / Thomas A. Kubic and Nicholas Petraco -- Chap. 17. Fingerprints / Robert E. Gaensslen and Kimberly R. Young -- Chap. 18. Forensic footwear evidence / William J. Bodziak -- Chap. 19. Forensic tire impression and tire track evidence / William J. Bodziak -- Chap. 20. Firearm and tool mark examinations / Walter F. Rowe -- Chap. 21. Questioned documents / Frank H. Norwitch and Howard Seiden -- Chap. 22. Analysis of controlled substances / Donnell R. Christian, Jr. -- Section IV. Forensic engineering. Chap. 23. Structural failures / Randall K. Noon -- Chap. 24. Basic fir and explosion investigation / David R. Redsicker -- Chap. 25. Vehicular accident reconstruction/ Randall K. Noon -- Section V. Cybertechnology and forensic science. Chap. 26. Use of computers in forensic science / Zeno Geradts -- Chap. 27. Investigation of computer-related crime / Peter Stephenson -- Section VI. Forensic application of the social sciences. Chap. 28. Forensic psychology / Louis B. Schlessinger -- Chap. 29. Forensic psychiatry / Robert L. Sadoff -- Chap. 30. Serial offenders : linking cases by modus operandi and signature / Robert D. Keppel -- Chap. 31. Criminal personality profiling / Michael R. Napier and Kenneth P. Baker -- Section VII. Legal and ethical issues in forensic science. Chap. 32. Countering chaos : logic, ethics, and the criminal justice system / John J. Nordby -- Chap. 33. Forensic evidence / Terrence F. Kiely -- Chap. 34. Legal issues in forensic DNA / Susan Herrero -- Appendix A. DNA advisory board (DAB) guidelines -- Appendix B. Biohazard safety precautions -- Appendix C. Forensic websites -- Appendix D. Trigonometric tables : sine and tangent functions -- Appendix E. Metric measurements and equivalents -- Glossary -- Contributor biographies -- Index. Subjects; Forensic sciences ; Handbooks, manuals, etc. Criminal investigation ; Handbooks, manuals, etc. Evidence, Criminal ; Handbooks, manuals, etc. Criminal laboratories ; Handbooks, manuals, etc. Forensic science. Evidence-based medicine. Crime Research. Forensic sciences. Criminal investigation. Criminal laboratories. 1 Kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Forensic science : an introduction to scientific and investigative techniques / edited by Stuart H. James, Jon J. Nordby
• Publisher: Boca Raton, Fla. : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0849327474
• ISBN 13: 9780849327476
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd edition.

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Synopsis

Written by highly respected forensic scientists and legal practitioners, Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, Second Edition covers the latest theories and practices in areas such as DNA testing, toxicology, chemistry of explosives and arson, and vehicle accident reconstruction. This second edition offers a cutting-edge presentation of criminalistics and related laboratory subjects, including many exciting new features.

What's New in the Second Edition

New chapter on forensic entomology

New chapter on forensic nursing

Simplified DNA chapter

More coverage of the chemistry of explosives and ignitable liquids

Additional information on crime reconstruction

Revised to include more investigation in computer forensics

Complete revisions of engineering chapters

New appendices showing basic principles of physics, math, and chemistry in forensic science

More questions and answers in the Instructor's Guide

Updated references and cases throughout

An extensive glossary of terms

About the Author

Stuart H. James is a forensic consultant with James and Associates Forensic Consultants, Inc., in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He has been a consultant on cases in 47 states as well as in Australia, Canada, England, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and has given expert testimony in state, federal, and military courts. Mr. James is a fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, a charter and distinguished member of the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts, and a member of the FBI’s Scientific Working Group on Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (SWGSTAIN).

Jon J. Nordby works as a forensic science consultant for Final Analysis Forensics, an independent consulting practice in death investigation, forensic science, and forensic medicine. He specializes in scene reconstruction, evidence recognition, collection, and analysis, as well as bloodstain pattern analysis and the investigation of police shootings. His many publications include the book Dead Reckoning: The Art of Forensic Detection. Dr. Nordby is a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and belongs to the Association for Crime Scene Reconstruction and the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts.