Forensic Science: An Encyclopedia of History, Methods, and Techniques

William J. Tilstone; Kathleen A. Savage; Leigh A. Clark

ISBN 10: 1576071944 / ISBN 13: 9781576071946

Published by ABC-CLIO, Santa Barbara, CA, 2006

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Pictorial boards. 2nd printing, 2007. Former library reference copy with usual markings and labels. Light wear, corners sharp. Firmly bound, tight and square. Crisp, bright, unmarked pages. No dust jacket as issued. Very Good condition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Forensic Science: An Encyclopedia of History, Methods, and Techniques
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO, Santa Barbara, CA
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1576071944
• ISBN 13: 9781576071946
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Synopsis

The only A–Z reference work on forensic science, one of the most intriguing and exciting fields in criminological studies.
From dandruff to DNA, from ammunition to infrared spectrophotometry, forensic scientists employ the commonplace and the esoteric to get their man or woman. Forensic Science is the only comprehensive reference work accessible to nonexperts on this fast-changing and ever-fascinating field of criminological study. Readers will learn how the latest scientific breakthroughs and the well-honed instincts of forensics experts come together to provide the clues and amass the evidence to bring America's most notorious criminals to justice.

From famous firsts in forensics to possible future developments in the science, the expert team of contributors put together by William Tilstone, executive director of the National Forensic Science Technology Center, examines techniques and technologies, key cases, critical controversies, and ethical and legal issues.

About the Author

William J. Tilstone, PhD, is executive director of the National Forensic Science Technology Center in Largo, FL.

Kathleen A. Savage, PhD, is business and academic program manager at Forensic Quality Services in Largo, FL. She is also academic program manager at the National Forensic Science Technology Center in Largo, FL.

Leigh A. Clark, MS, is crime laboratory analyst at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement; Jacksonville Regional Operations Center; Serology/DNA Section; Jacksonville, FL, and academic programs specialist at the National Forensic Science Technology Center in Largo, FL.