Criminal Investigation: A Methods for Reconstructing the Past - Hardcover

Osterburg, James W.; Ward, Richard H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 087084671X ISBN 13: 9780870846717

Publisher: Anderson Pub Co, 1991

Synopsis

This text presents the fundamentals of criminal investigation and provides a sound method for reconstructing a past event (i.e., a crime) based on three major sources of information - people, physical evidence and records. More than a simplistic introductory text, yet written in an easy-to-read, user-friendly format, it offers a broad approach to criminal investigation. Dozens of photographs, graphics, table, charts and diagrams supplement the text. A glossary elaborates on terms found in the text, gathered into one handy reference.

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About the Author

James W. Osterburg, Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois, was awarded the 2010 Paul L. Kirk Award, the highest award conferred by the Criminalistics Section of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), and was named a Distinguished Fellow Honoree at the 2012 AAFS conference. is currently Associate Vice President for Research and Special Programs at the University of New Haven. He recently left the position of Dean of the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences there. A former New York City Detective, Dr. Ward is an internationally recognized expert on issues related to criminal investigation and global crime.

Edition details

• Publisher: Anderson Pub Co
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 087084671X
• ISBN 13: 9780870846717
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English