Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques

by Stuart H. James, Jon J. Nordby (Editor)

Written by highly respected forensic scientists and legal practitioners, Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, Second Edition covers the latest theories and practices in areas such as DNA testing, toxicology, chemistry of explosives and arson, and vehicle accident reconstruction. This second edition offers a cutting-edge presentation of criminalistics and related laboratory subjects, including many exciting new features.

What's New in the Second Edition

Genres: Textbooks, Nonfiction, Crime

778 pages, Paperback

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!