Forensic Science and the Administration of Justice: Critical Issues and Directions - Softcover

Matthew Hickman

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798823345194

Publisher: Cognella, Inc, 2025

Synopsis

This textbook, now in its second edition, examines the application of scientific methods and expertise within the legal context, highlighting the utility of these practices in both investigative and adjudicative processes. It explores the realities and challenges of forensic science as opposed to the often-misrepresented myths seen in popular media, offering readers salient insights into the efficacy, efficiency, and impact of forensic analysis on case outcomes.

About this title

About the Authors

Matthew Hickman is Professor and Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Forensics at Seattle University. Prior to joining the faculty at Seattle University, he was employed as a statistician at the Bureau of Justice Statistics. He holds a Ph.D. from Temple University and an M.A. from Washington State University, both in criminal justice.

Kevin Strom is Director of the Center for Policing Research and Investigation Science at RTI International. He has led projects to improve the response to violent crime through enhanced investigative practices and community partnerships, studies focused on increasing accountability and efficiencies for forensic evidence processing, and research developing more strategic applications for crime incident and 911 calls-for-service data.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cognella, Inc
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798823345194
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 338