Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, 2nd edition (Volume 1)

Written by highly respected forensic scientists and legal practitioners, Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, Second Edition covers the latest theories and practices in areas such as DNA testing, toxicology, chemistry of explosives and arson, and vehicle accident reconstruction. This second edition offers a cutting-edge presentation of criminalistics and related laboratory subjects, including many exciting new features.

What's New in the Second Edition

New chapter on forensic entomology

New chapter on forensic nursing

Simplified DNA chapter

More coverage of the chemistry of explosives and ignitable liquids

Additional information on crime reconstruction

Revised to include more investigation in computer forensics

Complete revisions of engineering chapters

New appendices showing basic principles of physics, math, and chemistry in forensic science

More questions and answers in the Instructor's Guide

Updated references and cases throughout

An extensive glossary of terms

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