Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, Second Edition
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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 · New chapter on forensic entomology · New chapter on forensic nursing · Simplified DNA chapter · More coverage of the chemistry of explosives and ignitable liquids · Additional information on crime reconstruction · Revised to include more investigation in computer forensics · Complete revisions of engineering chapters · New appendices showing basic principles of physics, math, and chemistry in forensic science · More questions and answers in the Instructor's Guide · Updated references and cases throughout · An extensive glossary of terms
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This book may a hold a lot of information, but it's not all correct. Several of the concepts may be good theory, however are not true in real world forensic examinations. I would not recommend this book.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-11-27 10:19:18 EST)
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| 10-17-07 | 5 | 0\1 |
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I had to buy this book for a forensic class I took in college. It's one of the best forensic books you can own. It covers everything from crime scenes to blood spatter analysis to fingerprint processing.
Priceless for anyone who wants to work in forensics. You'll keep this and reference it many times in your career. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-02-14 14:36:02 EST)
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| 02-08-07 | 5 | 3\3 |
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As a graduate student in Forensic Anthropology I found this book to include nearly all of the information I needed in my undergraduate classes. If I had only had this book before I could have saved a lot of money with all of the other books I have purchased. Not only does it provide information on all the important topics in forensic science there are also several illustrations and photographs to help the visual learners. I highly recommend this book.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-02-14 14:36:02 EST)
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| 02-07-07 | 5 | 1\1 |
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As a graduate student in Forensic Anthropology I found this book to include nearly all of the information I needed in my undergraduate classes. If I had only had this book before I could have saved a lot of money with all of the other books I have purchased. Not only does it provide information on all the important topics in forensic science there are also several illustrations and photographs to help the visual learners. I highly recommend this book.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-04-10 11:16:04 EST)
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| 03-05-05 | 5 | 2\3 |
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Excellent book ideal for any forensic science student! Includes detailed information on all aspects of forensic science incl. recent advances in DNA and computer forensics..could not find any topics which were left out. Superbly illustrated with full colour photos. Chapters written by experts in their particular field. Definitely recommended, not only to students but to all forensic practitioners.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-02-14 14:36:02 EST)
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| 08-18-04 | 2 | 8\12 |
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This is a superb book...for junior high or high school students. Yes, it is easy to read, but I found the highlighted words in the text (to indicate they are in the glossary) to be a nuisance. The authors over-simplify everything and attempt to encompass too many areas of the broad field, so it will only be of use to readers who have never seen CSI or know absolutely nothing about forensic science. Saferstein's introductory book on forensic science would be a better choice for your money.
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| 08-17-04 | 2 | 4\5 |
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This is a superb book...for junior high or high school students. Yes, it is easy to read, but I found the highlighted words in the text (to indicate they are in the glossary) to be a nuisance. The authors over-simplify everything and attempt to encompass too many areas of the broad field, so it will only be of use to readers who have never seen CSI or know absolutely nothing about forensic science. Saferstein's introductory book on forensic science would be a better choice for your money.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-02-06 03:21:52 EST)
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| 06-07-04 | 5 | 12\13 |
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This book is excellent for anyone interested in Forensic Science. Just as the synopsis says this brings to light the reality of forensics as a science rather than psychology. It is in depth but clear and easy to understand - it even has a huge glossary of terms at the rear with the words highlighted in the chapters for easy acess to their meanings. It will be an invaluable help to people with an interest in forensic science. As this book says, it's an introduction on "scientific and investigative techniques" but don't be fooled, the detail is immense and the book is superbly laid out. Clear diagrams, photos and graphs are well placed to help the reader further understand what they are taking in. The text it's self is easy to follow and friendly to read and the concepts are well explained. What I especially like about this book are the questions at the end of each section (nothing formidable) and the case studies and examples that further help to emphasize the points being put across.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-02-14 14:36:02 EST)
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