An Introduction to Forensic Genetics (Essentials of Forensic Science) - Hardcover

Goodwin, William; Linacre, Adrian; Hadi, Sibte

9780470710180: An Introduction to Forensic Genetics (Essentials of Forensic Science)

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ISBN 10: 0470710187 ISBN 13: 9780470710180

Publisher: Wiley, 2010

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This is a completely revised edition of a comprehensive and popular introduction to the fast moving area of Forensic Genetics. The text begins with key concepts needed to fully appreciate the subject and moves on to examine the latest developments in the field. Now illustrated in full colour throughout, this accessible textbook includes numerous references to relevant casework. With information on the full process of DNA evidence from collection at the scene of a crime to presentation in a legal context this book provides a complete overview of the field.

Key Features:

Greater in-depth coverage of kinship problems now covered in two separate chapters: one dealing with relationships between living individuals and the other covering identification of human remains.
New chapter on non-human forensic genetics, including identification of bacteria and viruses, animals and plants.
Self assessment questions to aid student understanding throughout the text.
Now with full colour illustrations throughout
New companion website
Accessible introduction to forensic genetics, from the collection of evidence to the presentation of evidence in a legal context.

Included in the Forensic Science Society 'Essentials in Forensic Science' book series. This edition is to be included in the Forensic Science Society 'Essentials of Forensic Science' book series aimed at advanced level undergraduates and new practitioners to the field.

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About the Author

Dr Will Goodwin, Senior Lecturer in Forensic Genetics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Central Lancashire.

Dr Sibte Hadi, Senior Lecturer in Forensic Genetics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Central Lancashire.

Dr Adrian M. T. Linacre, Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, University of Strathclyde.

From the Back Cover

An Introduction to Forensic Genetics, Second Edition is a revised edition of this comprehensive and popular introduction to the fast moving area of Forensic Genetics. The book begins with the key concepts needed to fully appreciate the subject and moves on to examine the latest developments in the field. Now illustrated in full colour throughout, this accessible textbook includes references to relevant casework. With information on the full process of DNA evidence from collection at the scene of a crime to presentation in a legal context, providing a complete overview of the field.

A new chapter looking at non-human forensic genetics, including identification of bacteria and viruses, animals and plants is also included.

Now with full colour illustrations throughout
New companion wesites at www.wiley.com/go/forensic2e
Greater coverage of kinship problems
Accessible introduction to forensic genetics, from the collection of evidence to the presentation of evidence in a legal context

From the Inside Flap

An Introduction to Forensic Genetics, 2^nd Editionis a revised edition of this comprehensive and popular introduction to the fast moving area of Forensic Genetics. The book begins with the key concepts needed to fully appreciate the subject and moves on to examine the latest developments in the field. Now illustrated in full colour throughout, this accessible textbook includes references to relevant casework. With information on the full process of DNA evidence from collection at the scene of a crime to presentation in a legal context, providing a complete overview of the field.

A new chapter looking at non-human forensic genetics, including identification of bacteria and viruses, animals and plants is also included.

Now with full colour illustrations throughout
New companion website at www.wiley.com/go/forensic2e
Greater coverage of kinship problems
Accessible introduction to forensic genetics, from the collection of evidence to the presentation of evidence in a legal context.

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