| Trace Evidence Analysis: More Cases in Mute Witnesses Contributor(s): Houck, Max M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0123567610 ISBN-13: 9780123567611 Publisher: Academic Press OUR PRICE: $112.10 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2003 Annotation: Trace Evidence Analysis continues and builds upon the tradition of its successful companion title Mute Witnesses (2000). Written by some of the top practicing forensic scientists, each chapter explains in detail the detective and analytic work that goes into solving complex cases. The book contains nine entirely new cases, each self-contained in its own chapter, covering everything from homicides to accident reconstruction. Leading experts from around the world provide detailed accounts of the process of collection, classification, and analysis of microscopic evidence to draw definitive conclusions that solved actual cases. The cases not only fascinate but provide students and expert forensic scientists alike with an invaluable tool to examine the roles of trace evidence and microscopy in forensic investigation. ?? Contains contributions from some of the premier forensic scientists in the field ?? Discusses the role of evidence in solving cases and explores the legal and ethical responsibility of the forensic scientist ?? Explores real-world application of scientific methods and analytic principles including evidence gathering, instrumentation, sampling methods, analysis, and interpretation ?? Includes over 160 full-color figures that illustrate the relevant case evidence |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Forensic Science - Law | Evidence |
| Dewey: 363.256 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 7.72" W x 9.82" (1.70 lbs) 300 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Trace Evidence Analysis continues and builds upon the tradition of its successful companion title Mute Witnesses (2000). The book contains nine entirely new cases, each self-contained in its own chapter, covering everything from homicides to accident reconstruction. It includes contributions from some of the premier forensic scientists in the field who provide detailed accounts of the process of collection, classification, and analysis of microscopic evidence to draw definitive conclusions that solved actual cases. The book discusses the role of evidence in solving cases and explores the legal and ethical responsibility of the forensic scientist. It examines real-world application of scientific methods and analytic principles, including evidence gathering, instrumentation, sampling methods, analysis, and interpretation; and features over 160 full-color figures that illustrate the relevant case evidence. This book is a recommended resource for forensic microscopists and trace evidence analysts, crime laboratories, crime scene technicians, criminal investigators, forensic science professionals and students, and the legal community. |