Allyn & Bacon / Prentice Hall

Criminal Justice



Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science (College Edition), 9/E
Richard Saferstein

ISBN-10: 0132216558
ISBN-13: 9780132216555

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2007
Format: Cloth; 672 pp
Published: 06/23/2006

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Intro to Forensic Science courses - in CJ, Forensic Science, Chemistry programs

 

Criminalistics aims at making the subject of forensic science comprehensible to a wide variety of readers who are planning on being aligned with the forensic science profession.  Written by a very well-known authority in forensic science, this text introduces the non-scientific student to the field of forensic science.  Through applications to criminal investigations, clear explanations of the techniques, and the abilities and limitations of modern crime labs, Criminalistics covers the comprehensive realm of forensics.  The text strives to make the technology of the modern crime laboratory clear to the non-scientist.  Combining case stories with applicable technology, Criminalistics captures the excitement of forensic science investigations.

 

Intro to Forensic Science courses - in CJ, Forensic Science, Chemistry programs

 

Criminalistics aims at making the subject of forensic science comprehensible to a wide variety of readers who are planning on being aligned with the forensic science profession.  Written by a very well-known authority in forensic science, this text introduces the non-scientific student to the field of forensic science.  Through applications to criminal investigations, clear explanations of the techniques, and the abilities and limitations of modern crime labs, Criminalistics covers the comprehensive realm of forensics.  The text strives to make the technology of the modern crime laboratory clear to the non-scientist.  Combining case stories with applicable technology, Criminalistics captures the excitement of forensic science investigations.

 

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  • Updated techniques, practices and procedures.

    • Familiarizes students with the most current technologies in forensic analysis.

  • Interest in criminalistics and forensic science among college students is at an all-time high—The 8th edition of Criminalistics has been completely updated.

    • Introduces your students to cutting-edge techniques in this exciting field.

  • DNA profiling technologies—STR and mitochondrial DNA, DNA typing.

    • Introduces students to the latest DNA technologies and their capabilities and limitations.

  • Automated Firearms Search Systems and digital imaging techniques.

    • Introduces students to the latest digital technologies and their applications to fingerprint development, document examination, and bullet identification.

  • Internet use.

    • Introduces students to basic concepts and encourages their exploration of the latest websites.

  • Exploration of physical evidence      

  • - discussions of common items of physical evidence encountered at crime scenes including how to properly collect & preserve them.

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Preface

About the Author

 

CHAPTER 1    Introduction

CHAPTER 2    The Crime Scene

CHAPTER 3    Physical Evidence

CHAPTER 4    Physical Properties: Glass and Soil

CHAPTER 5    Organic Analysis

CHAPTER 6    Inorganic Analysis

CHAPTER 7    The Microscope

CHAPTER 8    Hairs, Fibers and Paint

CHAPTER 9    Drugs

CHAPTER 10    Forensic Technology

CHAPTER 11    Forensic Aspects of Arson and Explosion Investigations

CHAPTER 12    Forensic Serology

CHAPTER 13    DNA: The Indispensible Forensic Science Tool

CHAPTER 14    Fingerprints

CHAPTER 15    Firearms, Tool Marks, and Other Impressions

CHAPTER 16    Document and Voice Examination

CHAPTER 17    Computer Forensics

CHAPTER 18    Forensic Science and the Internet

CHAPTER 19    The Future

 

Appendices

Answers

index

“Dr. Richard Saferstein's Criminalistics continues to be the gold standard of forensic science textbooks. He is simply unrivaled in his skill at making the crime lab exciting and accessible to all readers, ranging from forensic scientists and pathologists, to attorneys and judges, to law enforcement, to students and enthusiasts of all ages. I have, since the beginning of my career, relied upon various editions of Criminalistics, its accuracy, integrity and detail never failing me.

This compelling, latest updated edition of Criminalistics should be in every library and classroom, especially now in this era of proliferating forensic scientific advancements that make the impossible possible and mistakes unpardonable.” – Patricia Cornwell

 

Patricia Cornwell's recent bestsellers include Predator, Trace and Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper - Case Closed. Her brand-new thriller At Risk will be published by Putnam in May 2006. Patricia Cornwell is Director of Applied Forensic Science at the National Forensic Academy. Visit her website at www.patriciacornwell.com

Criminalistics aims at making the subject of forensic science comprehensible to a wide variety of readers who are planning on being aligned with the forensic science profession.  Written by a very well-known authority in forensic science, this text introduces the non-scientific student to the field of forensic science.  Through applications to criminal investigations, clear explanations of the techniques, and the abilities and limitations of modern crime labs, Criminalistics covers the comprehensive realm of forensics.  The text strives to make the technology of the modern crime laboratory clear to the non-scientist.  Combining case stories with applicable technology, Criminalistics captures the excitement of forensic science investigations.

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