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Forensic Science : QuickStudy Digital Reference and Study Guide.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Bell, Suzanne.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Forensic sciences.
Trace evidence.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (6 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
Place of Publication:
Newburyport : BarCharts Publishing, Inc., 2022.
Summary:
This book serves as a comprehensive guide to trace evidence and other forensic disciplines, focusing on methods, tools, and techniques used in forensic science to support investigations and judicial proceedings. It covers a wide range of topics including microscopy, chemical analysis, and various types of trace evidence like fibers, hair, glass, tapes, paints, and gunshot residue. The book also explores other forensic disciplines such as document examination, anthropology, entomology, engineering, and computer forensics. Key concepts include the scientific method applied to aid investigations, quality assurance in forensic data, and the interface with the US legal system. This guide is intended for students and professionals seeking to understand the foundational principles of forensic science. Generated by AI.
Contents:
Intro
Overview
Key Concepts of Forensic Science
Characteristics of Forensic Data and Results
Selected Historical Figures
Bias and Human Error
Interface with the US Legal System
crime scenes
Processing
Evidence Collection
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (BPA)
Pattern Evidence
Definition
Successive Classification
Fingerprints
Firearms and Toolmarks
Tread Patterns
Medicolegal Death Investigation
Death Investigation System
Cause, Manner, and Mechanism of Death
Time of Death Estimation
Autopsy
Biological Evidence
Types of Fluids
Presumptive/Screening Testing
Genetic Marker Systems
DNA Typing
Chemical Evidence
Seized Drug Analysis
Toxicology
Fire Debris Analysis
Explosives
trace Evidence
Trace and Transfer Evidence
Microscopy
Analysis
Types of Trace Evidence
Other Forensic Disciplines
Questioned Document Examination
Forensic Anthropology
Forensic Entomology
Forensic Engineering
Computer Forensics
Behavioral Science.
Notes:
Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
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Other Format:
Print version: Bell, Suzanne Forensic Science
ISBN:
9781423249115
1423249119
OCLC:
1394121060

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