Criminalistics : an introduction to forensic science /
Richard Saferstein.
- 10th ed., International ed.
- Boston, [Mass.] ; London : Pearson Education, c2011.
- xix, 551 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), ports. ; 28 cm.
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.