Fundamentals of forensic science Max M Houck and Jay A Siegel

By:

Houck, Max M [Author]

Contributor(s):

Siegel, Jay A [Author]

Material type: Text

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9780128000373

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

HV8073 HOU

Contents:

pt. 1. Criminal justice and forensic science. -- Introduction -- Crime scene investigation -- The nature of evidence -- pt. 2. Analytical tools. -- Microscopy -- Spectroscopic techniques -- Separation methods in forensic science -- pt. 3. Biological sciences. -- Pathology -- Anthropology and odontology -- Entomology -- Serology and bloodstain pattern analysis -- DNA analysis -- Forensic hair examinations -- pt. 4. Chemical sciences. -- Illicit drugs -- Forensic toxicology -- Textile fibers -- Paint analysis -- Soil and glass -- Fires and explosions -- pt. 5. Physical sciences. -- Friction ridge examination -- Questioned documents -- Firearms and tool marks -- Impression evidence -- pt. 6. Law and forensic science. -- Legal aspects of forensic science.

Summary: Fundamentals of Forensic Science breaks out forensic science into the following areas: Analytical Tools, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences/Patterns and Impressions, Forensic Science and the Law. Each of these areas is covered in a logical sequence to first present the tools to the student and professional, then the expertise and means to apply biological sciences, chemistry, and the collection and analysis of physical evidence to the forensic process.

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Holdings
Item type	Current library	Home library	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Barcode
Books	Harare Institute of Technology Main Library	Harare Institute of Technology Main Library	General Collection	HV8073 HOU (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available	BK002286
Books	Harare Institute of Technology Main Library	Harare Institute of Technology Main Library		HV8073 HOU (Browse shelf(Opens below))	2	Available
Books	Harare Institute of Technology Main Library	Harare Institute of Technology Main Library	General Collection	HV8073HOV (Browse shelf(Opens below))	3	Available	bk0013937
Books	Harare Institute of Technology Main Library	Harare Institute of Technology Main Library	General Collection	HV8073HOV (Browse shelf(Opens below))	4	Available	bk0013939

Includes index

Includes bibliography

pt. 1. Criminal justice and forensic science. --
Introduction --
Crime scene investigation --
The nature of evidence --
pt. 2. Analytical tools. --
Microscopy --
Spectroscopic techniques --
Separation methods in forensic science --
pt. 3. Biological sciences. --
Pathology --
Anthropology and odontology --
Entomology --
Serology and bloodstain pattern analysis --
DNA analysis --
Forensic hair examinations --
pt. 4. Chemical sciences. --
Illicit drugs --
Forensic toxicology --
Textile fibers --
Paint analysis --
Soil and glass --
Fires and explosions --
pt. 5. Physical sciences. --
Friction ridge examination --
Questioned documents --
Firearms and tool marks --
Impression evidence --
pt. 6. Law and forensic science. --
Legal aspects of forensic science.

Fundamentals of Forensic Science breaks out forensic science into the following areas: Analytical Tools, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences/Patterns and Impressions, Forensic Science and the Law. Each of these areas is covered in a logical sequence to first present the tools to the student and professional, then the expertise and means to apply biological sciences, chemistry, and the collection and analysis of physical evidence to the forensic process.

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