Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science (11th Edition) by Saferst

Description: About this productProduct InformationThis best-selling text, written for the non-scientist, is appropriate for a wide variety of students, including criminal justice, law enforcement, law, and more! Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, 11e, strives to make the technology of the modern crime laboratory clear and comprehensible to the non-scientist. The nature of physical evidence is defined, and the limitations that technology and current knowledge impose on its individualization and characterization are examined. By combining case stories with applicable technology, Criminalistics endeavors to capture the pulse and fervor of forensic science investigations. A major portion of the text centers on discussions of the common items of physical evidence encountered at crime scenes. These chapters include descriptions of forensic analysis, as well as updated techniques for the proper collection and preservation of evidence at crime scenes. Particular attention is paid to the meaning and role of probability in interpreting the evidential significance of scientifically evaluated evidence. Teaching and Learning Written by a well-known authority in forensic science, this text introduces the non-scientific student to the field of forensic science. It provides: Clear and comprehensible writing for the non-scientific student: Makes text appropriate for a wide variety of students, including criminal justice, law enforcement, and more Comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of forensics and its role in criminal investigation: Captures the pulse and intensity of forensic science investigations and the attention of the busiest student Outstanding pedagogical features: Supports both teaching and learningProduct IdentifiersPublisherPearson PublishingISBN-100133458822ISBN-139780133458824eBay Product ID (ePID)180357355Product Key FeaturesFormatTrade PaperbackPublication Year2014LanguageEnglishDimensionsWeight33.9 OzWidth8.4in.Height0.9in.Length10.8in.Additional Product FeaturesDewey Edition23Table of Contentprefaceabout the author Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The Crime Scene Chapter 3 Physical Evidence Chapter 4 Crime Scene Reconstruction: Bloodstain Pattern AnalysisChapter 5 Death Investigation Chapter 6 Fingerprints Chapter 7 The Microscope Chapter 8 Firearms, Tool Marks, and Other ImpressionsChapter 9 Matter, Light, and Glass ExaminationChapter 10 Hairs and FibersChapter 11 DrugsChapter 12 Forensic ToxicologyChapter 13 Metals, Paint, and SoilChapter 14 Forensic SerologyChapter 15 DNA: The Indispensable Forensic Science Tool Chapter 16 Forensic Aspects Of Fire And Explosion InvestigationChapter 17 Document ExaminationChapter 18 Computer Forensics Chapter 19 Mobile ForensicsIllustratedYesDewey Decimal363.25Age LevelCollege AudienceCopyright Date2015AuthorRichard SafersteinEdition Number11Number of Pages552 PagesLc Classification NumberHv8073.S2 2014

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