Forensic investigation handbook an introduction to the collection, preservation, analysis and presentation of evidence

Summary: The Forensic Investigation Handbook is one of the most comprehensive forensic science texts available today. It outlines the general principles of forensic science including an overview of the history of forensic science, an introduction to ballistics, crime scene investigation techniques as well as evidence gathering, processing and documentation procedures. The Forensic Investigation Handbook presents valuable information on advanced forensic topics as well. These areas include criminal profiling, fingerprints and DNA as identification, the forensic autopsy, pharmacology, toxicology, and bio.

Record details

ISBN: 0398084998 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9780398084998 (electronic bk.)
Physical Description: 1 online resource (402 p.)
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electronic resource
Publisher: Springfield : Charles C Thomas Publisher, LTD, c2005.

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General Note:	CatBulkString:jan.03.13 CatMonthString:jan.13 Multi-User.
Formatted Contents Note:	Glossary of forensic termsindex.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access restricted by subscription. Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff.
Source of Description Note:	Description based on print version record.