Introducing Forensic and Criminal Investigation - Hardcover

Monckton-Smith, Jane; Adams, Tony; Hart, Adam; Webb, Julia

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0857027514 ISBN 13: 9780857027511

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

This book is a lucid and practical guide to understanding the core skills and issues involved in the criminal investigation process.

Drawing on multiple disciplines and perspectives, the book promotes a critical awareness and practical comprehension of the intersections between criminology, criminal investigation and forensic science, and uses active learning strategies to help students build their knowledge.

The book is organised around the three key strategic phases in a criminal investigation:

- Instigation and Initial Response

- The Investigation

- Case Management

Each strategic phase of the investigative process is carefully explained and examined. Alongside this practical approach, theoretical perspectives and academic research are laid bare for students.

Introducing Forensic and Criminal Investigation is essential reading for students in criminology, criminal justice, policing, forensic psychology and related courses.

About this title

About the Author

Dr Jane Monckton-Smith is a senior lecturer in Criminology at the University of Gloucestershire.

Professor Adam Hart is a biologist and Reader in Science Communication at the University of Gloucestershire.

Julia Webb is a senior lecturer and technician at the University of Gloucestershire.

Tony Adams is a former Detective Superintendent.

From the Back Cover

By introducing each step taken in a criminal investigation, this text allows students to gain a clear understanding of the processes involved and helps them to critically assess the interplay of investigations, criminology and forensics.

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0857027514
• ISBN 13: 9780857027511
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 232