Forensic Science

Written by highly respected forensic scientists and legal practitioners, Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, Second Edition covers the latest theories and practices in areas such as DNA testing, toxicology, chemistry of explosives and arson, and vehicle accident reconstruction. This second edition offers a cutting-edge presentation of criminalistics and related laboratory subjects, including many exciting new features.What's New in the Second EditionNew chapter on forensic entomology New chapter on forensic nursingSimplified DNA chapterMore coverage of the chemistry of explosives and ignitable liquids Additional information on crime reconstructionRevised to include more investigation in computer forensicsComplete revisions of engineering chaptersNew appendices showing basic principles of physics, math, and chemistry in forensic science More questions and answers in the Instructor's GuideUpdated references and cases throughoutAn extensive glossary of terms