TY - BOOK AU - Saferstein,Richard TI - Criminalistics: an introduction to forensic science SN - 9780132545792 (pbk.) : AV - HV8073 .S2 2011 U1 - 363.25 SAF PY - 2011/// CY - Boston, [Mass.], London PB - Pearson Education KW - Criminology KW - Criminal investigation KW - Forensic ballistics KW - Chemistry, Forensic KW - Medical jurisprudence KW - Crime KW - ukslc KW - Forensic science KW - thema KW - Crime & criminology N1 - 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 N2 - 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 ER -