Fundamentals of Forensic Science || Introduction

✍ Scribed by Houck, Max M.

• Book ID: 120357316
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2010
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 963 KB
• Edition: 2
• Category: Article
• ISBN: 0123749891
• DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-374989-5.00001-6

✦ Synopsis

Unlike other introductory textbooks on the topic, Fundamentals of Forensic Science, 2e presents a complete look at the forensic sciences, emphasizing the biology, chemistry, and physical sciences that underpin forensic science. This edition features more than 40% newly revised content, covering the principles that are central to forensic science. Discussing topics that are typically excluded from generalized discussions of criminalistics, this book provides a depth and breadth of information that no other textbook contains. Written by two of the leading experts in forensic science today, Fundamentals of Forensic Science, 2e approaches the field from a truly unique and exciting perspective.

* Vivid, full-color illustrations that diagram key concepts and depict evidence encountered in the field
* Straightforward unit organization that includes key terms, numerous feature boxes emphasizing Internet resources, historical events in forensic science, practical issues in laboratory analysis, and topics for further reading
* Effective pedagogy, including end-of-chapter questions, paired with a clear writing style makes this an invaluable resource for professors and students of forensic science