Forensic Studies: Scientific Principles, Criminal Cases and Examination Technology

Erscheinungsjahr 2019
ISBN: 978-0-12-811438-4
Verlag: ACADEMIC PR INC

Buch, Englisch, 300 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm

Forensic Studies: Scientific Principles, Criminal Cases and Examination Technology combines a unique multi-disciplinary approach and non-science language to introduce readers to the world of Forensic Science.

The text provides the basic fundamentals of all forensic science topics, including Crime Scene Processing, Microscopy, Fingerprint Examination, Firearm and Tool-mark Examination, Shoeprints and Tire Examination, Forensic Anthropology and much more. Each chapter includes sections on relevant cases, mock crime scene scenarios, examples of hands-on activities, and mini-lab examination to enhance the readers' understanding and learning experience.

A comprehensive and easy to understand guide into the world of Forensic Science for criminal justice and criminology students and instructors.



- Each chapter includes sections on Mock-Crime Crime Scene, Hands-on Activities, and Mini-Lab Examination to help guide students through each process
- Compelling, actual cases are included to illustrate the principles being covered
- Contains access to an online Instructor Manual which includes: Power Point Slides, Test Bank, Image Bank and Teaching Tips

Zielgruppe

<p>Primary: Graduate students, undergraduate students studying in criminal justice and criminology.</p> <p>Secondary: Researchers and lab technicians in criminal justice and criminology.</p>

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wang, John

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Kriminalsoziologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Discipline of Forensic Science 2. Legal Aspects of Forensic Science 3. Crime Scene Processing 4. Introduction of Microscopy 5. Fingerprint Examination 6. Firearm and Tool-mark Examination 7. Shoeprints and Tire Examination 8. Questioned Document Examinations 9. Trace Evidence: Hair, Fiber, Glass, Paint, Soil 10. Forensic Serology and DNA 11. Forensic Chemistry: Drugs, Toxicology, Arson, and Explosive 12. Digital Evidence and Forensic Psychology 13. Forensic Pathology 14. Forensic Anthropology and Odontology 15. Entomology and Botany 16. Forensic Nursing, Engineering, and Accounting

Über Autor(innen)

Wang, John
Dr. John Z. Wang has dual specializations, as an expert in many types of forensic investigative techniques, as well as in Asian gangs/organized crime groups who engage in transnational crimes.
Dr. Wang joined China Criminal Police University in 1982 and worked in Service Courses, Criminal Investigation, and Criminalistics Departments until 1989. As a uniformed faculty member, he completed police training courses in fingerprinting, firearms, trace evidence, and questioned document examinations. His experience also included two years as a lab technician at the University.
In the U.S., Dr. Wang completed over 70 credit hours of intermediate forensic science work in several certificate programs. He also finished advanced courses offered by the International Association for Identification on bloodstain patterns, digital photography, lifting fingerprints from textured surfaces, casting techniques using Microsil, and forensic light sources. As a result of his education and experience, he was certified by the International Association for Identification as a lifetime member.
He began teaching at California State University, Long Beach in 1999 and received his tenure in 2001.