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Criminalistics : an introduction to forensic science / Richard Saferstein.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Boston, [Mass.] ; London : Pearson Education, c2011.Edition: 10th ed., International edDescription: xix, 551 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), ports. ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 9780132545792 (pbk.) :
  • 9780132545792
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 363.25 SAF
LOC classification:
  • HV8073 .S2 2011
Contents:
1.Introduction -- 2.The crime scene -- 3.Physical evidence -- 4.Physical properties: glass and soil -- 5.Organic analysis -- 6.Inorganic analysis -- 7.The microscope -- 8.Drugs -- 9.Forensic toxicology -- 10.Forensic serology -- 11.DNA: the indispensable forensic science tool -- 12.Crime-scene reconstruction: bloodstain pattern alaysis -- 13.Hairs, fibers, and paint -- 14.Forensci aspects of fire investigation -- 15.Forensic investigation of explosions -- 16.Fingerprints -- 17.Firearms, tool marks,and other impressions -- 18.Document examination -- 19.Computer forensics.
Summary: Written as an introduction for the non-scientific student, this text combines case studies with applicable technology, covering criminal investigations, analytical techniques & the abilities & limitations of the modern forensics lab.
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Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 363.25 SAF (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00213073
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Short Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 363.25 SAF (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00213074
Short Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 363.25 SAF (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00213072

Previous ed.: 2007.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1.Introduction -- 2.The crime scene -- 3.Physical evidence -- 4.Physical properties: glass and soil -- 5.Organic analysis -- 6.Inorganic analysis -- 7.The microscope -- 8.Drugs -- 9.Forensic toxicology -- 10.Forensic serology -- 11.DNA: the indispensable forensic science tool -- 12.Crime-scene reconstruction: bloodstain pattern alaysis -- 13.Hairs, fibers, and paint -- 14.Forensci aspects of fire investigation -- 15.Forensic investigation of explosions -- 16.Fingerprints -- 17.Firearms, tool marks,and other impressions -- 18.Document examination -- 19.Computer forensics.

Written as an introduction for the non-scientific student, this text combines case studies with applicable technology, covering criminal investigations, analytical techniques & the abilities & limitations of the modern forensics lab.

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