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Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences. Edition No. 3

  • Book

  • November 2022
  • Elsevier Science and Technology
  • ID: 5597133

Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences, Four�Volume Set, Third Edition�presents content that is logically built around the following sections and topics, via a taxonomic approach, as opposed to the previous old-style alphabetical mode, thus resulting in far easier navigation for the user. Sections first cover Biological issues, including Anthropology, DNA, Entomology, Genetics, Pathology, Serology, Fingerprints, Biometrics, and more. Next, a Chemical section covers Drugs, Explosives, Fire debris, Materials analysis, Polymers, General chemistry, Microscopy, Instrumental methods, Inks, Development methods (visualization of latent evidence), and more. Thirdly, a section on Physical covers Toolmarks, Firearms, Impression evidence, Documents and handwriting, fracture comparisons, etc.

Additional sections cover Digital, including discussion on devices, storage, locations, servers, networks, consumer end-products, and black boxes (vehicles, planes, etc.). A final section covers Professional, with sections on philosophy, ethics, associations, accreditation, certification, licensing, legal issues and admissibility. All chapters in this update have been revised with the latest information in the field.

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Table of Contents

Section 1: Biological: Anthropology, DNA, Entomology, Genetics, Pathology, Serology, Fingerprints, Biometrics
Section 2: Chemical: Drugs, Explosives, Fire debris, Materials analysis, Polymers, General chemistry, Microscopy, Instrumental methods, Inks, Development methods (visualization of latent evidence)
Section 3: Physical: Toolmarks, Firearms, Impression evidence, Documents and handwriting, fracture comparisons
Section 4: Digital: Devices, storage, locations, servers, networks, consumer end-products, black boxes (vehicles, planes, etc.)
Section 5: Professional: Philosophy, ethics, associations, accreditation, certification, licensing, legal issues, admissibility