Forensic Science, 4th edition

Published by Pearson (August 30, 2016) © 2017

  • Andrew RW Jackson Staffordshire University
  • Julie M Jackson
  • Harry Mountain Staffordshire University
  • Daniel Brearley Staffordshire University
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Gain a sound understanding of the practices of forensic science.

Forensic Science, 4th edition, is an excellent introduction for newcomers to the field. The learner-friendly text guides you through the process of conducting forensic science, from gathering evidence from a crime scene, through examining and evaluating that evidence, to the presentation of scientific findings in court. The scientifically rigorous text remains engaging, written in a friendly style to ensure you can grasp the points at hand.

With a host of new features, this edition is ideal for undergraduate and MSc students, as well as related professions or those with an interest in forensics.

This title has a Companion Website.

Table of contents

  • Chapter 1: Introduction to forensic science
  • Chapter 2: The crime scene
  • Chapter 3: Trace and contact evidence
  • Chapter 4: Trace and contact evidence Part II: Fingerprints and other marks and impressions
  • Chapter 5: The examination of body fluids, including bloodstain pattern analysis
  • Chapter 6: The analysis of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA): DNA profiling
  • Chapter 7: Forensic toxicology and drugs of abuse
  • Chapter 8: Questioned documents
  • Chapter 9: Firearms
  • Chapter 10: Fires
  • Chapter 11: Explosions and explosives
  • Chapter 12: The recovery and forensic examination of human remains
  • Chapter 13: Statistics and the analysis, interpretation and evaluation of evidence
  • Chapter 14: Forensic science in court

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