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Saferstein, Richard, 1941-

Criminalistics : an introduction to forensic science / Richard Saferstein, Ph.D. - Edition 11. Global edition. - Boston : Pearson, [2015] - xvii, 547 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 28 cm - Always learning. .

Includes index. CW108 CW118

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface -- About the author -- Chapter 1 : science and technology in criminal investigation -- Chapter 2 : crime scene investigation -- Chapter 3 : assessing the physical evidence -- Chapter 4 : crime-scene reconstruction : bloodstain evidence -- Chapter 5 : the role of forensic experts in death investigation -- Chapter 6 : detecting crimes with fingerprints -- Chapter 7 : the microscope and its forensic applications -- Chapter 8 : firearms, tool marks, and other impressions -- Chapter 9 : forensic analysis of matter, light, and glass -- Chapter 10 : evidentiary value of hair and fibers -- Chapter 11 : drug abuse and drug evidence -- Chapter 12 : forensic toxicology -- Chapter 13 : examination of metals, paint, and soil -- Chapter 14 : forensic serology -- Chapter 15 : DNA : the indispensable forensic science tool -- Chapter 16 : investigation of arson and explosions -- Chapter 17 : scientific examination of documents -- Chapter 18 : computer forensics -- Chapter 19 : mobile device forensics -- Appendixes -- Index

This is also the global edition.

ISBN: 9781292062020: £62.99 1292062029

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Forensic ballistics--Chemistry, Forensic
Criminal investigation--Medical jurisprudence
Criminal investigation.
Forensic ballistics.
Chemistry, Forensic.
Medical jurisprudence.
Crime.
Forensic science

LC Class. No.: / .S2 2015

Dewey Class. No.: 363.25