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DNA Technology in Forensic Science
Contributor(s): National Research Council (Author), Division on Earth and Life Studies (Author), Commission on Life Sciences (Author)
ISBN: 0309045878     ISBN-13: 9780309045872
Publisher: National Academies Press
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Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: February 1992
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Annotation: Matching DNA samples from crime scenes and suspects is rapidly becoming a key source of evidence for use in the justice system. 'DNA Technology in Forensic Science' offers recommendations for resolving crucial questions that are emerging as DNA typing or 'fingerprinting' becomes more widespread. With the most up-to-date information and expert commentary, the volume addresses quality and reliability in DNA typing, including the introduction of new technologies, problems of standardization and approaches to certification. It discusses DNA typing in the courtroom, including issues of population genetics, levels of understanding among judges and juries, and admissibility as well as societal issues, such as privacy of DNA data and storage of samples and data.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Genetics
- Medical | Forensic Medicine
- Medical | Pathology
Dewey: 614.1
LCCN: 92016341
Physical Information: 0.52" H x 5.98" W x 8.97" (0.74 lbs) 200 pages
 
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Matching DNA samples from crime scenes and suspects is rapidly becoming a key source of evidence for use in our justice system. DNA Technology in Forensic Science offers recommendations for resolving crucial questions that are emerging as DNA typing becomes more widespread.

The volume addresses key issues:

  • Quality and reliability in DNA typing, including the introduction of new technologies, problems of standardization, and approaches to certification.
  • DNA typing in the courtroom, including issues of population genetics, levels of understanding among judges and juries, and admissibility.
  • Societal issues, such as privacy of DNA data, storage of samples and data, and the rights of defendants to quality testing technology.

Combining this original volume with the new update--The Evaluation of Forensic DNA Evidence--provides the complete, up-to-date picture of this highly important and visible topic.

This volume offers important guidance to anyone working with this emerging law enforcement tool: policymakers, specialists in criminal law, forensic scientists, geneticists, researchers, faculty, and students.