Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences

Revised
ISBN: 978-0-12-382165-2
Verlag: PAPERBACKSHOP UK IMPORT

Buch, Englisch, 2250 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 236 mm, Gewicht: 1497 g

Forensic science includes all aspects of investigating a crime, including: chemistry, biology and physics, and also incorporates countless other specialties. Today, the service offered under the guise of "forensic science' includes specialties from virtually all aspects of modern science, medicine, engineering, mathematics and technology. The Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences, Second Edition is a reference source that will inform both the crime scene worker and the laboratory worker of each other's protocols, procedures and limitations. Written by leading scientists in each area, every article is peer reviewed to establish clarity, accuracy, and comprehensiveness. As reflected in the specialties of its Editorial Board, the contents covers the core theories, methods and techniques employed by forensic scientists - and applications of these that are used in forensic analysis.

*This 4-volume set represents a 30% growth in articles from the first edition, with a particular increase in coverage of DANN and digital forensics

*Includes an international collection of contributors

*The second edition features a new 21-member editorial board, half of which are internationally based

*Includes over 300 articles, approximately 10pp on average

*Each article features a) suggested readings which point readers to additional sources for more information, b) a list of related Web sites, c) a 5-10 word glossary and definition paragraph, and d) cross-references to related articles in the encyclopedia

*Available online via SciVerse ScienceDirect. Please visit www.info.sciencedirect.com for more information

* This new edition continues the reputation of the first edition, which was awarded an Honorable Mention in the prestigious Dartmouth Medal competition for 2001. This award honors the creation of reference works of outstanding quality and significance, and is sponsored by the RUSA Committee of the American Library Association.

Zielgruppe

Forensic practitioners (both at the crime scene and in the lab); university libraries with forensic and criminal justice programs and public libraries.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Weitere Mitwirkende

Siegel, Jay A.

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Strafrecht Rechtsmedizin, Forensik
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Forensik, Rechtsmedizin, Gerichtsmedizin
• Rechtswissenschaften Strafrecht Kriminologie, Strafverfolgung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Sections Anthropology Behaviorial Biology Chemistry Digital Evidence Documents Engineering Forensic Medicine Foundations Investigations Legal Management Methods Pattern Evidence Professional Toxicology

Über Autor(innen)

Siegel, Jay A.
Jay Siegel is Director of the Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis and Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. He holds a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from George Washington University. He worked for 3 years at the Virginia Bureau of Forensic Sciences, analyzing drugs, fire residues and trace evidence. From 1980 to 2004 he was professor of forensic chemistry and Director of the forensic science program at Michigan State University in the School of Criminal Justice.

Dr. Siegel has testified over 200 times as an expert witness in 12 states, Federal Court and Military Court. He is Editor in Chief of the Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences, author of Forensic Science: A Beginner's Guide and Fundamentals of Forensic Science and has over 30 publications in forensic science journals. Dr. Siegel was awarded the 2005 Paul Kirk Award for lifetime achievement in forensic science. In February 2009, he was named Distinguished Fellow by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. In April 2009 he was named the Distinguished Alumni Scholar Award by his alma mater, George Washington University.