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020			_a9780123749895 (hardcover)
082			_a363.25 Houck 2nd 2010 29866 Forensic Science
100	1		_aHouck, Max M. _998
245	1	0	_aFundamentals of Forensic Science / 2nd ed
250			_a2nd ed.
260			_aIndia : _bAcademic Press, _c2010.
300			_a680 p. ;
520			_aFundamentals of Forensic Science, Second Edition, provides an introduction to the basic principles of forensic science. The book begins at a crime scene and ends in the courtroom. The book is divided into six parts. Part 1 provides an overview of criminal justice and forensic science, covering the basics of crime scene investigation and the nature of evidence. Part 2 discusses analytical tools, including microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, atomic spectroscopy, and separation methods. Parts 3 to 5 discuss the various types of forensic evidence collected, categorized by the types of science employed in their analysis: physical science, chemical science, and biological science. These include pathology; anthropology and odontology; entomology; serology and bloodstain pattern analysis; DNA analysis; forensic hair examinations; forensic toxicology; fiber and paint analysis; friction ridge examination; and firearms and tool marks. Part 6 discusses the legal aspects of forensic science. The book is written for students with a background in basic science, and it is can be used in a one-semester or two-semester format. * Vivid, full-color illustrations that diagram key concepts and depict evidence encountered in the field * Straightforward unit organization that includes key terms, numerous feature boxes emphasizing Internet resources, historical events in forensic science, practical issues in laboratory analysis, and topics for further reading * Effective pedagogy,�including end-of-chapter questions, paired with a clear writing style makes this an invaluable resource for professors and students of forensic science.
650			_aStatistics _9109
700	1		_aSiegel, Jay A. _9100
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