ABSTRACT

As forensic science continues to play a wider role in the investigation of crimes and apprehension of criminals, those without crime scene or crime lab training must now become familiar with the techniques and language of the forensic scientist. Avoiding the complicated science and graphic violence typical of most forensic references, this book is

chapter 1|26 pages

- Introduction to Forensic Science

chapter 2|24 pages

- Crime Scene Investigation

chapter 3|18 pages

- The Nature of Evidence

chapter 4|26 pages

- Separating Complex Mixtures

chapter 5|20 pages

- Light and Matter

chapter 6|28 pages

- Microscopy

chapter 7|32 pages

- Fingerprints and Other Impressions

chapter 8|26 pages

- Questioned Documents

chapter 9|30 pages

- Firearms and Toolmarks

chapter 10|20 pages

- Forensic Pathology

chapter 11|24 pages

- Anthropology and Odontology

chapter 12|14 pages

- Forensic Entomology

chapter 13|28 pages

- Serology

chapter 14|22 pages

- DNA Typing

chapter 15|20 pages

- Hair

chapter 16|24 pages

- Illicit Drugs

chapter 17|20 pages

- Forensic Toxicology

chapter 18|26 pages

- Fibers, Paints, and Other Polymers

chapter 19|22 pages

- Glass and Soil

chapter 20|28 pages

- Fires and Explosions

chapter 21|18 pages

- Forensic Science and the Law