Forensic Entomology: International Dimensions and Frontiers (Contemporary Topics in Entomology)

The use of forensic entomology has become established as a global science. Recent efforts in the field bridge multiple disciplines including, but not limited to, microbiology, chemistry, genetics, and systematics as well as ecology and evolution. The first book of its kind, **Forensic Entomology: International Dimensions and Frontiers** provides an inclusive summary of worldwide research on this body of knowledge that integrates aspects of a wide range of scientific realms. The book first reviews the history of forensic entomology, its accomplishments, and future challenges in nations around the world. It then provides perspectives of other scientific disciplines that are shaping the questions being addressed in the field. With an emphasis on medicolegal investigations, the book: * Provides countrywide and regionally relevant syntheses on the current state and future of forensic entomology worldwide * Presents insight from up-and-coming entomologists who offer new perspectives on the field while acknowledging their predecessors’ contributions and foundational work * Highlights both established and newly emerging areas of forensic entomology research that provide the foundation and future of this exciting discipline * Discusses the success of forensic entomology and identifies key challenges to current work and practice * Supplies an internationally cohesive perspective to emerging multidisciplinary dimensions and frontiers of forensic entomology The book is designed to provide readers with a firm appreciation of the history of forensic entomology and the scientists who built its foundation in each of the countries presented. In doing so, it is destined to inspire new and exciting global collaboration among established researchers and newcomers to the field. History, Accomplishments, And Challenges Of Forensic Entomology In Australasia. Introduction To Asian And Australasian Chapters / James F. Wallman -- China / Wang Jiangfeng -- Malaysia / Nazni Wasi Ahmed, Lee Han Lim, Chew Wai Kian, Roziah Ali, John Jeffery, And Heo Chong Chin -- Thailand / Kabkaew L. Sukontason And Kom Sukontason -- India / Meenakshi Bharti -- Australia And New Zealand / James F. Wallman And Melanie S. Archer -- History, Accomplishments, And Challenges Of Forensic Entomology In Europe. Introduction To European Chapters / Martin J.r. Hall. Poland / Daria Bajerlein, Szymon Konwerski, Szymon Matuszewski, And Krzysztof Szpila -- United Kingdom / Martin J.r. Hall, Amoret P Whitaker, And Andrew J. Hart -- Belgium, The Netherlands, And Luxembourg / Luc Bourguignom, Yves Braet, Françoise Hubrecht, And Sofie Vanpoucke -- Sweden, Finland, Norway, And Denmark / Anders Londström -- France / Damien Charabidze And Emmanuel Gaudry -- Austria, Switzerland, And Germany / Jens Amendt, Daniel Cherix, And Martin Grassberger -- Italy / Simonetta Lambiase And M. Denise Gemmellaro -- Spain / Marta I. Saloña-bordas, Concepción Magaña-loarte, And Ana M. García-rojo -- History, Accomplishments, And Challenges Of Forensic Entomology In Africa. Africa / Martin H. Villet -- History, Accomplishments, And Challenges Of Forensic Entomology In The Americas. South America / Thiago C. Moretti And Wesley A.c. Godoy -- North America / John R. Wallace, Jason H. Byrd, Hélène N. Leblanc, And Valerie J. Cervenka -- Dimensions And Frontiers Of Forensic Entomology. Experimental Design, Inferential Statistics, And Computer Modeling / Gaétan Moreau, Jean-philippe Michaud, And Kenneth G. Schoenly -- Bayesian Statistics And Predictive Modeling / Anders Lindström And Gunnar Andersson -- Forensic And Decomposition Microbiology / Tawni L. Crippen And Baneshwar Singh -- Methodologies In Forensic And Decomposition Microbiology / Baneshwar Singh And Tawni L. Crippen -- Applications Of Soil Chemistry In Forensic Entomology / Jacqueline A. Aitkenhead-peterson, Michael B. Alexander, Joan A. Bytheway, David O. Carter, And Daniel J. Wescott -- Molecular Biology In Forensic Entomology / Aaron M. Tarone, Baneshwar Singh, And Christine J. Picard -- Engineering And Forensic Entomology / Glen C. Rains, Jeffery K. Tomberlin, And Robin Fencott -- Behavioral Ecology And Forensic Entomology / Michelle R. Sanford, Jeffery K. Tomberlin, And Sherah L. Vanlaerhoven -- Community Ecology / Jennifer L. Pechal And M. Eric Benbow -- Surface Hydrocarbons As Min-pmi Indicators. Fit For Purpose? / Hannah E. Moore And Falko P. Drijfhout -- Standard Practices / Jens Amendt, Gail Anderson, Carlo P. Campobasso, Ian Dadour, Emmanuel Gaudry, Martin J.r. Hall, Thiago C. Moretti, Kabkaew L. Sukontason, And Martin H. Villet -- International Collaborations And Training / Beryl Morris, Michelle Harvey, And Ian Dadour -- Current Global Trends And Frontiers / Jeffery K. Tomberlin And M. Eric Benbow. Jeffery Keith Tomberlin (department Of Entomology, Texas A & M University), M. Eric Benbow (department Of Entomology And Department Of Osteopathic Medical Specialties, Michigan State University). Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Content: History, accomplishments, and challenges of forensic entomology in Australasia. Introduction to Asian and Australasian chapters / James F. Wallman ; China / Wang Jiangfeng ; Malaysia / Nazni Wasi Ahmed, Lee Han Lim, Chew Wai Kian, Roziah Ali, John Jeffery, and Heo Chong Chin ; Thailand / Kabkaew L. Sukontason and Kom Sukontason ; India / Meenakshi Bharti ; Australia and New Zealand / James F. Wallman and Melanie S. Archer -- History, accomplishments, and challenges of forensic entomology in Europe. Introduction to European chapters / Martin J. R. Hall. Poland / Daria Bajerlein, Szymon Konwerski, Szymon Matuszewski, and Krzysztof Szpila ; United Kingdom / Martin J. R. Hall, Amoret P Whitaker, and Andrew J. Hart ; Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg / Luc Bourguignom, Yves Braet, Franc̦oise Hubrecht, and Sofie Vanpoucke ; Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark / Anders Londström ; France / Damien Charabidze and Emmanuel Gaudry ; Austria, Switzerland, and Germany / Jens Amendt, Daniel Cherix, and Martin Grassberger ; Italy / Simonetta Lambiase and M. Denise Gemmellaro ; Spain / Marta I. Saloña-Bordas, Concepción Magaña-Loarte, and Ana M. García-Rojo -- History, accomplishments, and challenges of forensic entomology in Africa. Africa / Martin H. Villet -- History, accomplishments, and challenges of forensic entomology in the Americas. South America / Thiago C. Moretti and Wesley A. C. Godoy ; North America / John R. Wallace, Jason H. Byrd, Hélène N. LeBlanc, and Valerie J. Cervenka -- Dimensions and frontiers of forensic entomology. Experimental design, inferential statistics, and computer modeling / Gaétan Moreau, Jean-Philippe Michaud, and Kenneth G. Schoenly ; Bayesian statistics and predictive modeling / Anders Lindström and Gunnar Andersson ; Forensic and decomposition microbiology / Tawni L. Crippen and Baneshwar Singh ; Methodologies in forensic and decomposition microbiology / Baneshwar Singh and Tawni L. Crippen ; Applications of soil chemistry in forensic entomology / Jacqueline A. Aitkenhead-Peterson, Michael B. Alexander, Joan A. Bytheway, David O. Carter, and Daniel J. Wescott ; Molecular biology in forensic entomology / Aaron M. Tarone, Baneshwar Singh, and Christine J. Picard ; Engineering and forensic entomology / Glen C. Rains, Jeffery K. Tomberlin, and Robin Fencott ; Behavioral ecology and forensic entomology / Michelle R. Sanford, Jeffery K. Tomberlin, and Sherah L. VanLaerhoven ; Community ecology / Jennifer L. Pechal and M. Eric Benbow ; Surface hydrocarbons as min-PMI indicators. Fit for purpose? / Hannah E. Moore and Falko P. Drijfhout ; Standard practices / Jens Amendt, Gail Anderson, Carlo P. Campobasso, Ian Dadour, Emmanuel Gaudry, Martin J. R. Hall, Thiago C. Moretti, Kabkaew L. Sukontason, and MArtin H. Villet ; International collaborations and training / Beryl Morris, Michelle Harvey, and Ian Dadour ; Current global trends and frontiers / Jeffery K. Tomberlin and M. Eric Benbow.