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Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science (7th Edition

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Title
Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science (7th Edition
ISBN
9780130138279

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Prentice Hall PTR
ISBN-10
0130138274
ISBN-13
9780130138279
eBay Product ID (ePID)
65027

Product Key Features

Edition
7
Book Title
Criminalistics : an Introduction to Forensic Science
Number of Pages
676 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Jurisprudence, Forensic Science
Publication Year
2000
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Law
Type
Textbook
Author
Richard Saferstein
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
45.4 Oz
Item Length
10.2 in
Item Width
8.3 in

Additional Product Features

LCCN
00-039939
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
363.25
Edition Description
Student edition
Table Of Content
(Note:Each Chapter includes Review Questions, Further References, and Case Reading.) 1. Introduction.Definition and Scope of Forensic Science. History and Development of Forensic Science. The Organization of a Crime Laboratory. The Functions of the Forensic Scientist. Other Forensic Science Services.2. The Crime Scene.Processing the Crime Scene. Legal Considerations at the Crime Scene.3. Physical Evidence.Common Types of Physical Evidence. The Significance of Physical Evidence.4. Physical Properties: Glass and Soil.The Metric System. Physical Properties. Comparing Glass Fragments. Glass Fractures. Collection and Preservation of Glass Evidence. Forensic Characteristics of Soil. Collection and Preservation of Soil Evidence.5. Organic Analysis.Elements and Compounds. Selecting an Analytical Technique. Chromatography. Spectrometry. Mass Spectrometry (MS).6. Inorganic Analysis.Evidence in the Assassination of President Kennedy. The Emission Spectrum of Elements. Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry. The Origin of Emission and Absorption Spectra. Neutron Activation Analysis. X-Ray Diffraction.7. The Microscope.The Compound Microscope. The Comparison Microscope. The Stereoscopic Microscope. The Polarizing Microscope. The Microspectrophotometer. The Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).8. Hairs, Fibers, and Paint.Morphology of Hair. Identification and Comparison of Hair. Collection of Hair Evidence. Types of Fibers. Identification and Comparison of Man-Made Fibers. Collection of Fiber Evidence. Forensic Examination of Paint. Collection and Preservation of Paint Evidence.9. Drugs.Drug Dependence. Narcotic Drugs. Hallucinogens. Depressants. Stimulants. Anabolic Steroids. Drug-Control Laws. Drug Identification. Collection and Preservation of Drug Evidence.10. Forensic Toxicology.Toxicology of Alcohol. The Role of the Toxicologist. Techniques Used in Toxicology. The Significance of Toxicological Findings. The Drug Recognition Expert.11. Forensic Aspects of Arson and Explosion Investigations.The Chemistry of Fire. Searching the Fire Scene. Collection and Preservation of Arson Evidence. Analysis of Flammable Residues. Types of Explosives. Collection and Analysis of Explosives.12. Forensic Serology.The Nature of Blood. Forensic Characterization of Bloodstains. Stain Patterns of Blood. Principles of Heredity. Forensic Characterization of Semen. Collection of Rape Evidence.13. DNA: A New Forensic Science Tool.What Is DNA? DNA at Work. Replication of DNA. Recombinant DNA: Cutting and Splicing DNA. DNA Typing. Mitochondria DNA. The Combined DNA Index System. The Collection and Preservation of Biological Evidence for DNA Analysis.14. Fingerprints.History of Fingerprinting. Fundamental Principles of Fingerprinting Classification of Fingerprints. Classification of Fingerprint Identification Systems. Methods of Detection Fingerprints. Preservation of Developed Prints. Digital Imaging of Fingerprint Enhancement.15. Firearms, Tool Marks, and Other Impressions.Bullet Comparisons. Cartridge Cases. Automated Firearm Search Systems. Gunpowder Residues on the Hands. Serial Number Restoration. Collection and Preservation of Firearm Evidence. Tool Marks. Other Impressions. Other Impressions.16. Document and Voice Examination.Handwriting Comparisons. Collection of Handwriting Exemplars. Typewriting Comparisons. Photocopier, Printer, and Fax Examination. Alterations, Erasures, and Obliterations. Other Document Problems. Voice Exam
Synopsis
For Introduction to Forensic Science courses offered by Forensic Science or Criminal Justice programs. Written by a renowned authority on forensic science, this text introduces the non-scientific student to the field of forensic science through an exploration of its applications to criminal investigations, and clear explanations of the techniques, abilities and limitations of the modern crime laboratory., Introduces the non-scientific student to the field of forensic science through an exploration of its applications to criminal investigations. The book also contains explanations of the techniniques, abilities and limitations of the modern crime laboratory.
LC Classification Number
HV8073.S2 2001

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