Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences (3-Volume Set with Online Version)
- Book Review,
by Jay A. Siegel, et al
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This three-volume set reflects the rapid changes that have evolved in the last few decades as a result of both the developments in the field of forensic science and the changing face of society and of crime. It covers a broad range of topics including medicolegal causes of death, crime scene investigation, DNA databanks and analysis, alcohol and drug analysis, fire investigation, psychological autopsies and ethics. Editor-in-chief Siegal (criminal justice, Michigan State U.) and editors Pekka J. Saukko (forensic medicine, U. of Turku) and Geoffrey C. Knupfer (The National Training Center for Scientific Support to Crime Investigation) present approximately 200 contributions covering the whole panoply of activities that make up forensic science. Although they focus upon the analysis of chemical, physical and biological materials, considerable space is devoted to the interpretation of findings from analysis and presentation of expert, scientific testimony in criminal and civil courts. Entries are arranged alphabetically. Generously illustrated with b&w photos and color plates.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR
Dr. Henry C. Lee, Director, Connecticut State Forensic Science Laboratory
"At long last, a single comprehensive reference work to address over 200 of the most common areas and applications of forensic science."
Review
"...essential for professionals, attorneys, and students who need accurate, detailed accounts of forensic topics."
Richard Saferstein, Widener University, for CHOICE
"...it is apparent that the focus of this work is on explanation, application, and implication...a useful addition to any public, academic, or legal collection."
E-STREAMS ELECTRONIC REVIEWS
"...this encyclopedia should adorn the shelves of every person connected with forensic science. Highly recommended reading."
INTERNET JOURNAL OF FORENSIC MEDICINE
"...an excellent and valuable contribution...likely to set the standard for future forensic reference books."
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL FORENSIC MEDICINE
"This work should become one of the regularly-consulted reference works of the new generation of forensic-criminal scientists."
--RECHTSMEDIZIN (German forensics journal)
Donna R. Berryman, Resident Librarian, University of Illinois at Chicago, Library of the Health Sciences
"...this will be a useful addition to both public and academic libraries, taking the fiction out of detecting."
Review
"...essential for professionals, attorneys, and students who need accurate, detailed accounts of forensic topics."
—Richard Saferstein, Widener University, for CHOICE
"...it is apparent that the focus of this work is on explanation, application, and implication...a useful addition to any public, academic, or legal collection."
—E-STREAMS ELECTRONIC REVIEWS
"...this encyclopedia should adorn the shelves of every person connected with forensic science. Highly recommended reading."
—INTERNET JOURNAL OF FORENSIC MEDICINE
"...an excellent and valuable contribution...likely to set the standard for future forensic reference books."
—JOURNAL OF CLINICAL FORENSIC MEDICINE
"This work should become one of the regularly-consulted reference works of the new generation of forensic-criminal scientists."
--RECHTSMEDIZIN (German forensics journal)
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences is the first resource to provide comprehensive coverage of the core theories, methods, techniques, and applications employed by forensic scientists. One of the more pressing concerns in forensic science is the collection of evidence from the crime scene and its relevance to the forensic analysis carried out in the laboratory. The Encyclopedia will serve to inform both the crime scene worker and the laboratory worker of their protocols, procedures, and limitations. The more than 200 articles contained in the Encyclopedia form a repository of core information that will be of use to instructors, students, and professionals in the criminology, legal, and law enforcement communities.
Key Features
* Contains more than 200 articles written by international experts in the field
* Outlines the most effective methods and techniques used in evidence collection, analysis, and investigation
* Includes Further Reading lists in each article to allow easy access to the primary literature
* Makes information easy to find with extensive cross-referencing (hyper-links in the electronic version), a complete index, and other aids to the reader
* Includes a comprehensive glossary that defines nearly 900 forensic science terms
* Provides many detailed photographs, figures, and tables to illustrate the text, plus color plate sections in each volume
* Includes initial access to the online version with purchase of the print edition;Ongoing access is maintained for a minimum annual fee
Book Info
Michigan State Univ., East Lansing. Major text covers the medical, chemical, biological, physical, and mathematical sciences, as well as forensic jurisprudence. Includes more than 200 articles by contributors from 22 countries. Halftone and color illustrations are also included. For practitioners, students, police officers, and members of the legal profession.
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