Forensic Science: From the Crime Scene to the Crime Lab

A new first edition by the # 1 author in Forensic Science (Richard Saferstein) Forensic Science: From theCrime Scene to the Crime Lab is designed to present forensic science in a very straightforward and easy to understand format. A book in forensic science can quickly overwhelm readers who have little or no course work in basic science. While a book in Forensic Science cannot avoid a discussion of some basic science principles, it can be done in a fashion that does not confuse the student. This book does just that!

In Forensic Science: From the Crime Scene to the Crime Lab, renowned forensic science expert and best-selling author Richard Saferstein presents readers with a comprehensive introduction to crime scene procedures and crime lab techniques. Ideal for courses in crime scene investigation, forensic science or criminalistics that emphasize crime scene and crime lab procedures, the book presents a vividly illustrated, highly applied, and accessible examination of forensic science in action.

Features of the text include:

• A full-color design featuring hundreds of photos and illustrations
• Complete coverage of crime scene procedures and processes and the fundamentals of forensic science techniques in the crime lab
• Coverage of specific forensic science applications including document examination and computer forensics
• Chapter opening cases that highlight famous crimes and the role forensic science played in solving them
• End of chapter Case Readings that apply the material to real cases
• Chapter learning objectives, key terms lists, review questions, application and critical thinking questions, and Web resources
• Dozens of Web Extras throughout tied to multimedia resources at the book s Companion Website (www.prenhall.com/saferstein)