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Synopsis
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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Synopsis
New edition of the 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 their respective field, and each specially 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 the latest procedures and techniques that were not available or usefully developed when the first edition was published.
An extensive glossary, bibliography, and internationally updated list of contacts will help the reader with more in-depth studies.
-- The use of DNA typing
-- Computerized fingerprint identification and classification
-- New information on serology instrumentation
-- New information on drugs and law enforcement
-- Completely rewritten history chapters
-- Updated lists of sources and addresses
Table of Contents
Introduction to forensic sciences / William G. Eckert -- Historical development of forensic sciences / William G. Eckert -- The role of the forensic laboratory / William G. Eckert and Stuart H. James -- Forensic psychiatry / William G. Eckert and Ronald J. Turco -- Scientific evidence in court / William G. Eckert and Ronald K. Wright -- Legal medicine and jurisprudence / Cyril H. Wecht -- Forensic pathology / William G. Eckert and Ronald K. Wright -- Forensic toxicology / Alphonse Poklis -- Questioned documents / William H. Storer -- Bloodstain pattern interpretation / Stuart H. James and Charles F. Edel -- Serology and DNA typing / George T. Duncan and Martin L. Tracey -- Forensic odontology / Mark Bernstein -- The scope of forensic anthropology / Mehmet Yasar ãIscan and Susan R. Loth.