DNA: Forensic and Legal Applications Contributor(s): Kobilinsky, Lawrence (Author), Liotti, Thomas (Author), Oeser-Sweat, Jamel L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0471414786 ISBN-13: 9780471414780 Publisher: Wiley-Interscience OUR PRICE: $170.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2004 Annotation: "We are sure that DNA: Forensic and Legal Applications will play its part in promoting this most powerful tool in the forensic scientist's armamentarium." -James Watson, PhD -Jan Witkowski. PhD Because it consists of a number of complex steps and procedures subject to both scientific and legal standards, the collection, analysis, presentation, and interpretation of DNA evidence remains a complex process. Any procedural or documentary misstep can potentially render key evidence or testimony useless. To avoid such costly errors, scientists, law enforcement personnel, attorneys, and judges all must possess a detailed knowledge of how forensic DNA works, from the crime scene to the laboratory to the courtroom and beyond. DNA: Forensic and Legal Applications provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to this important and increasingly prevalent legal tool. Designed to reach readers in both legal and scientific fields, this text gives a global view of the practical issues involved in the forensic use of DNA. In clear, nontechnical language, the text covers:
In a unique combination of legal practice and scientific analysis, DNA: Forensic and Legal Applications provides forensic scientists, potential expert witnesses, and professionals in the criminal justice system with the definitive resource on the methods of DNA analysis as well as the handling, potential, and limitations of DNA evidence. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Law | Forensic Science - Medical | Forensic Medicine - Medical | Genetics |
Dewey: 345.730 |
LCCN: 2004003677 |
Physical Information: 0.92" H x 6.36" W x 9.58" (1.44 lbs) 384 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Dieser Band überstreicht ein breites Themenspektrum zwischen naturwissenschaftlichen Aspekten und juristischen Anwendungen der DNA-Analytik. Er wendet sich besonders an Gerichtsmediziner, Juristen und Polizeibeamte, die verlässliche Informationen zu diesem Gebiet bisher mühsam in der spezialisierten Fachliteratur suchen oder bei Experten erfragen mussten. In klarem und anschaulichem, dabei didaktisch unaufdringlichem Stil werden auch neueste Ergebnisse und Entwicklungen besprochen. |