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Introduction to Forensic Sciences, Second Edition is the current edition of this bestselling introductory textbook. Dr. William Eckert, one of the world's foremost authorities in the area of forensic medicine, presents each of the distinct fields that collectively comprise the forensic sciences in a logical, relatively non-technical fashion. Each chapter is written by a well-known expert in his/her respective field, and each specialty area is thoroughly treated. When appropriate, the various methods of applying these sciences in different countries are covered. Heavily illustrated, the Second Edition has been updated to include current procedures and techniques that were not available or usefully developed when the first edition was published. Features include:

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Author:   William G. Eckert (Forensic Pathologist (Deceased), Simi Valley, California, USA) ,  Mark L. Bernstein (University of Louisville School of Denistry, Kentucky, USA) ,  George T. Duncan ,  Alphonse Polkis
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.689kg
ISBN:  

9780849381010

ISBN 10:   0849381010
Pages:   404
Publication Date:   13 December 1996
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction to the Forensic Sciences. Historical Development of Forensic Sciences. Criminalistics. Forensic Psychiatry. Coordination of Forensic Activities and Use in Court. Legal Medicine and Jurisprudence. Forensic Pathology. Forensic Toxicology. Questioned Documents. Bloodstain Pattern Interpretation. Serology and DNA Typing. Forensic Odontology. Forensic Anthropology. Appendix A: Resources in Forensic Sciences. Appendix B: Glossary of Terms. Appendix C: Historical Chronology of American Crime and Forensic Problems. Index.

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covers important aspects of forensic sciencefulfils main objectives to give the student or lay person an introduction to various aspects of forensic science. International Journal Legal Medicine, 1999, J12:350

...covers important aspects of forensic science...fulfils main objectives to give the student or lay person an introduction to various aspects of forensic science. International Journal Legal Medicine, 1999, J12:350

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