Advanced Topics in Forensic DNA Typing: Methodology

by John M. Butler

Intended as a companion to the Fundamentals of Forensic DNA Typing volume published in 2009, Advanced Topics in Forensic DNA Methodology contains 18 chapters with 4 appendices providing up-to-date coverage of essential topics in this important field and citation to more than 2800 articles and internet resources. The book builds upon the previous two editions of John Butler’s internationally acclaimed Forensic DNA Typing textbook with forensic DNA analysts as its primary audience.  This book provides the most detailed information written to-date on DNA databases, low-level DNA, validation, and numerous other topics including a new chapter on legal aspects of DNA testing to prepare scientists for expert witness testimony. Over half of the content is new compared to previous editions. A forthcoming companion volume will cover interpretation issues.

708 pages, Hardcover

First published July 21, 2011

Reviews

[Aurora · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative but items felt sequentially out of place and there was a little too much narrative, with too little facts for some portions. Overall, very in-depth for the subject matter it is meant to cover.

[Laura Matheson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’d read some sections for training at work, and have now read most of the book for my masters program. Butler does a great job at explaining technical concepts and I think it’d be great to get an updated version someday!