Forensic Science: AND Practical Skills in Forensic Science

by Andrew R.W. Jackson, Julie M Jackson, Alan M Langford

From reviews of the first 'I recommend this book to all first-year forensic science students, but it also has something to say to those in more advanced years and even postgraduates. Lawyers, scene of crime investigators and police officers should also find this book of considerable interest.' Professor Brian Caddy, Former President of the Forensic Science Society – review for Education in Chemistry , Royal Society of Chemistry 'The authors convey serious messages in a rigorous but accessible and engaging manner. I would thoroughly recommend this text as an educational resource for all those teaching the early stages of courses incorporating forensic science and as an insightful and well-organised summary for those they teach.'Professor Robert Hillman, Leicester University - review for Higher Education Academy, Physical Sciences Centre This book is the perfect starting point for any newcomer to the field of forensic science. It examines the entire process of conducting forensic science, from the collection of evidence at the crime scene, through the examination of that evidence, to the presentation of scientific findings in court. The book is scientifically rigorous but written in a friendly and engaging style making it the ideal companion for undergraduate students beginning a forensic science course; as background for MSc students; as a reference for related professions such as lawyers or police officers; or simply for the casual reader who wants to learn more about this fascinating area. Key features Clear coverage of the core topics in forensic science A guest chapteron the rapidly-developing technique of DNA profiling Case studies appear throughout, putting everything in real-life context Chapter objectives and summaries highlight the key aspects of each topic End-of-chapter exercises help to reinforce learning A glossary of commonly used forensic science terms Additional material on forensic science techniques is provided in separate boxes New to this edition A brand-new chapter focusing on the interpretation and evaluation of evidence New material on polarised-light microscopy New coverage of forensic archaeology Dr Andrew Jackson is Principal Lecturer in forensic science at Staffordshire University, UK.Dr Julie Jackson is a freelance science writer, with a background in biology.Dr Harry Mountain is a Senior Lecturer in molecular biology at Staffordshire University, UK, with a special interest in forensic genetics.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Reference, Chemistry, Biology

Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Rebecca Nuttall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read the first edition as part of my degree studies. This book gives a concise and broad explanation of the various forensic science techniques, with respective case studies for a number of the techniques used. Great book as a beginners guide, giving the main necessary points to build on.

[Sylvester · Rating 5 out of 5]

An extensive textbook for people studying forensic science or even those who are interested in finding out more. I like the layout of the book which was very concise and informative. The use of the bulletpoint format for key points deserved a praise. The appendix was useful too, overall an essential book for beginners in this field.

[Ulli · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall this book gives a nice introduction into the field of forensic science, it might be a bit basic but especially if you never dealt with a topic this will help you a lot building up some basic knowledge. The only problem I had with this book was that sometimes I couldn't apply the knowledge due to the fact that it was written about how everything is dealt with in the UK and Wales...

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a required text for my Open University short course S187 Forensic Science. It covers far more than the course requirement and is straightforward to read.