Introduction to Criminalistics

The Foundation of Forensic Science
Erscheinungsjahr 2009
ISBN: 978-0-12-088591-6
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 336 Seiten, Format (B × H): 199 mm x 243 mm, Gewicht: 905 g

Introduction to Criminalistics covers the basics of Criminalistics in a textbook for a one or two semester course, with the intention of preparing the student for a future in forensic science.

The role of the Criminalist is to analyze, compare, identify, and interpret physical evidence in the crime lab. These crime labs, or forensic labs, have two primary functions: identifying evidence and linking the suspect, victim, and crime scene through physical evidence.

This new primer introduces the learner to the structure and organization of the crime lab and to the role of the Criminalist. It features real cases - recent and historic - to illustrate concepts. Colorful pedagogy clearly defines chapter elements and sets this text apart from next best. Topics covered include how to process a crime scene and preserve evidence, the basic principles of firearm examination, latent fingerprints, and rudimentary toxicology, or how to determine the presence or absence of drugs and poisons.

Well organized and methodical, this textbook has the potential to become the standard text for applying techniques of the physical and natural sciences to examining physical evidence.

Zielgruppe

Students in Forensic Science programs, advanced college undergraduates enrolled in forensic science and graduate students entering forensic science degree programs.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Fisher, Barry A J

Tilstone, William J

Woytowicz, Catherine

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Kriminalsoziologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Section I: Introduction, Field and Laboratory

Chapter 1

Forensic Science - Scope and Perspective from Scene to Laboratory

Barry Fisher

Section II: Pattern Evidence

Chapter 2 Introduction to Pattern Evidence - Tool Marks and Impressions

Catherine Woytowicz and Bill Tilstone

Chapter 3 Firearms

Catherine Woytowicz and Bill Tilstone

Chapter 4 Fingerprints

Catherine Woytowicz and Bill Tilstone

Chapter 5 Documents

Catherine Woytowicz and Bill Tilstone

Chapter 6 Physical Evidence

Catherine Woytowicz and Bill Tilstone

Chapter 7 Hair and Fiber

Catherine Woytowicz and Bill Tilstone

Section III: Chemical and Instrumental Analytical Evidence

Chapter 8 Drugs and Pharmaceuticals

Catherine Woytowicz and Bill Tilstone

Chapter 9 Arson and Explosives

Catherine Woytowicz and Bill Tilstone

Chapter 10 Forensic Toxicology

Bill Tilstone

Section IV: Biological Evidence

Chapter 11 Forensic Biology

Bill Tilstone

Chapter 12 DNA

Bill Tilstone

Appendices

A. Personal Effects and Identification

B. Digital Evidence

C. Crime Reconstruction

Über Autor(innen)

Woytowicz, Catherine
Catherine Woytowicz teaches in the Department of Chemistry, the Honors Program, and the Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University. She also teaches at Georgetown University in the School of Medicine.

Tilstone, William J
William J. Tilstone has more than 35 years of experience in forensic science in academia, case work in biology and toxicology, executive management, and consultancy work in training and quality systems. Foundation Professorship in Forensic Science at the University of Strathclyde in Scotland. Director of Forensic Science Centre, South Australia. First Executive Director of the National Forensic Science Technology Center, Largo, FL.