Forensic Science

by Andrew R.W. Jackson, Julie M. Jackson, Harry Mountain

Build a strong foundation on the principles and procedures of modern forensic science. Forensic Science, 4th edition, Global Edition, by Andrew Jackson, Julie Jackson, Harry Mountain, and Daniel Brearley, is a perfect introductory guide for newcomers to the field. Its learner-friendly text guides you through the entire process of conducting forensic science. The book carefully examines each part of the process, teaching you the proper procedure for gathering evidence from a crime scene, how to examine and evaluate that evidence, and the presentation of scientific findings in court. Scientifically rigorous, the text remains engaging, written in a friendly style to ensure you can grasp the points at hand.

This new edition incorporates revised text and information reflecting the latest knowledge in the field, as well as additional worked examples and review boxes.

Approachable and comprehensive, this book serves as an ideal companion for undergraduate students beginning a forensic science course, as background for MSc students, as a reference for related professions, or for those with a casual interest in forensics.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Reference, Chemistry, Biology

550 pages, Kindle Edition

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.