Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, Third Edition (Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific & Investigative Techniques) by Stuart H. James (Editor), Jon J. Nordby (Editor), Suzanne Bell (Editor) (30-Jan-...

by Stuart H. James

Covering a range of fundamental topics essential to modern forensic investigation, the fourth edition of the landmark text Forensic An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques presents contributions from experts in the field who discuss case studies from their own personal files. This edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the cutting edge of forensic science across many different areas. Designed for a single-term course at the lower undergraduate level, the book begins by discussing the intersection of law and forensic science, how things become evidence, and how courts decide if an item or testimony should be admissible. It takes the evidence from crime scene investigation into laboratory analysis and even onto the autopsy table for the fullest breadth of subject matter of any forensic text available. Topics include Going beyond theory to application, this text incorporates the wisdom of forensic practitioners who discuss the real cases they have investigated. Color-coded sidebars in each chapter provide historical notes, case studies, and current events as well as advice for career advancement. Each section and each chapter begins with an overview and ends with a summary, and key terms, review questions, and up-to-date references are provided. Appropriate for any sensibility, more than 300 photos from real cases give students a true-to-life learning experience. *Access to identical eBook version included

Genres: Textbooks, Nonfiction, Crime

Unknown Binding

First published February 10, 2005

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great overview of Forensics and various techniques

[Anne Fox · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a nice overview of the forensic sciences to date. A scholarly work that covers the major bases well. I deducted a star from my rating largely because of a couple of editing problems, notably things like mislabeled illustrations. On p. 85, for instance, Fig. A is obviously the wiped stain, and Fig. B the flaked one. Also, Fig. 1.6 appears not to be a comparison of bullets, but of ejector marks on a case. Undoubtedly, these sorts of errors will be eliminated by future editions of this work as forensic science practices evolve and the book requires updating.

I would recommend this book to anyone considering a career in forensic science.

[Drea · Rating 5 out of 5]

extremely straight forward. a step by step, and almost everything involved in the field

[S · Rating 5 out of 5]

I took this class at Snow College with my good friend Cassie. We loved every minute of it. I still flip through once in a while and read from it. It's also part of my Halloween decor.

[Ashley]

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Own in hardback.

FS: "I'm grateful for Danner boots."

LS: "Although these tests will provide for more extensive genetic profiling, no DNA test will be free of human error."

[Judy Ford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent introduction for the lay person. I found this very useful for background reading to inform the police procedural detective novels that I write.

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who else read this for HOSA? It got me a gold medal though so I'm happy!