MATERIALS ANALYSIS IN FORENSIC SCIENCE

Materials Analysis in Forensic Science will serve as a graduate level text for those studying and teaching materials analysis in forensic science. In addition, it will prove an excellent library reference for forensic practitioners to use in their casework. Coverage includes methods, textiles, explo...

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Other Authors: Houck, Max M. (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam Academic Press 2016
Series:Advance forensic science series
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Summary:Materials Analysis in Forensic Science will serve as a graduate level text for those studying and teaching materials analysis in forensic science. In addition, it will prove an excellent library reference for forensic practitioners to use in their casework. Coverage includes methods, textiles, explosives, glass, coatings, geo-and bio-materials, and marks and impressions, as well as information on various other materials and professional issues the reader may encounter. Edited by a world-renowned leading forensic expert, the book is a long overdue solution for the forensic science community. Provides basic principles of forensic science and an overview of materials analysis Contains information on a wide variety of trace evidence Covers methods, textiles, explosives, glass, coatings, geo-and bio-materials, and marks and impressions, as well as various other materials Includes a section on professional issues, such as discussions of the crime scene to court process, lab reports, health and safety, and field deployable devices Incorporates effective pedagogy, key terms, review questions, discussion questions, and additional reading suggestions.
Physical Description:xix, 510 pages illustrations 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9780128005743