Introduction to Forensic Sciences / Edition 2

by William G. Eckert

Overview

Introduction to Forensic Sciences, Second Edition is the current edition of this bestselling introductory textbook. Dr. William Eckert, one of the world's foremost authorities in the area of forensic medicine, presents each of the distinct fields that collectively comprise the forensic sciences in a logical, relatively non-technical fashion.

Each chapter is written by a well-known expert in his/her respective field, and each specialty area is thoroughly treated. When appropriate, the various methods of applying these sciences in different countries are covered. Heavily illustrated, the Second Edition has been updated to include current procedures and techniques that were not available or usefully developed when the first edition was published.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849381010
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/13/1996
Series:	Forensic Library
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	404
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Forensic Sciences. Historical Development of Forensic Sciences. Criminalistics. Forensic Psychiatry. Coordination of Forensic Activities and Use in Court. Legal Medicine and Jurisprudence. Forensic Pathology. Forensic Toxicology. Questioned Documents. Bloodstain Pattern Interpretation. Serology and DNA Typing. Forensic Odontology. Forensic Anthropology. Appendix A: Resources in Forensic Sciences. Appendix B: Glossary of Terms. Appendix C: Historical Chronology of American Crime and Forensic Problems. Index.

Editorial Reviews

"…covers important aspects of forensic science…fulfils main objectives to give the student or lay person an introduction to various aspects of forensic science."
International Journal Legal Medicine, 1999, J12:350

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