علوم جنایی: دایره‌المعارف تاریخ، روش‌ها و تکنیک‌ها

From dandruff to DNA, from ammunition to infrared spectrophotometry, forensic scientists employ the commonplace and the esoteric to get their man or woman. Forensic Science is the only comprehensive reference work accessible to nonexperts on this fast-changing and ever-fascinating field of criminological study. Readers will learn how the latest scientific breakthroughs and the well-honed instincts of forensics experts come together to provide the clues and amass the evidence to bring America's most notorious criminals to justice. From famous firsts in forensics to possible future developments in the science, the expert team of contributors put together by William Tilstone, executive director of the National Forensic Science Technology Center, examines techniques and technologies, key cases, critical controversies, and ethical and legal issues. Written by experts for the general audience, this A-Z presentation covers all aspects of forensic science from its beginning to its central place in modern law enforcement. Preliminaries......Page 1 CONTENTS......Page 5 Introductions......Page 9 A - K......Page 75 L - Z......Page 209 Bibliography......Page 301 Index......Page 307 The only A-Z reference work on forensic science, one of the most intriguing and exciting fields in criminological studies.