The Advanced Forensic Science Series grew out of the recommendations from the 2009 NAS Report: Strengthening Forensic Science: A Path Forward. This volume, Materials Analysis in Forensic Science will serve as a graduate level text for those studying and teaching materials analysis in forensic science. It will also prove an excellent reference for forensic practitioner's libraries or use in their casework. Coverage includes methods, textiles, explosives, glass, coatings, geo-and bio-materials, marks and impressions, as well as various other materials and professional issues the reader may encounter. Edited by a world-renowned leading forensic expert, the Advanced Forensic Science Series is a long overdue solution for the forensic science community. Provides basic principles of forensic science and an overview of materials analysisContains information on a wide variety of trace evidenceCovers methods, textiles, explosives, glass, coatings, geo-and bio-materials, marks and impressions, as well as various other materials Includes a section on professional issues, such as: from crime scene to court, lab reports, health and safety, and field deployable devicesIncorporates effective pedagogy, key terms, review questions, discussion question and additional reading suggestions INDICE: Section 1. OverviewSection 2. MethodsSection 3. TextilesSection 4. ExplosivesSection 5. GlassSection 6. CoatingsSection 7. Geo- and Bio-MaterialsSection 8. Marks and ImpressionsSection 9. Other materialsSection 10. Professional Issues
- ISBN: 978-0-12-800574-3
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 524
- Fecha Publicación: 06/06/2016
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés