Contrast An Investigator's Basic Reference Guide to Fingerprint Identification Concepts

Summary: This guidebook illustrates the basic concepts involved in the science of fingerprints and fingerprint identification. It clarifies many of the oversimplified generalities that pervade the science of fingerprint identification and highlights the many possibilities and limitations of fingerprint identification. Chapters are arranged logically to facilitate greater knowledge and skills. The second edition highlights the full breadth of "Dactylscopy," the science of friction skin individualization. A full explanation of forensic science's comparative methodology, Analysis, Comparison, Evaluation.

Record details

ISBN: 0398085145
ISBN: 0398085145 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9780398085148 (electronic bk.)
Physical Description: 1 online resource (210 p.)
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electronic resource
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Springfield : Charles C Thomas Publisher, LTD, 2007.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Description based upon print version of record. Multi-User.
Formatted Contents Note:	Chapter 13 Legal Courts And Dactyloscopychapter 14 Training And Protocol Outline For 10-Print And Latent Print Examiners; Appendix A Attenuation Of Fingerprint Pattern Types; Appendix B Photoluminescence And Chemiluminescence; Appendix C Comparison Of Ink And Computer Generated Fingerprints; Appendix D Palmar Exemplar And Latent Zone Codes (Pz Code); Appendix E Long-Term Study Of Friction Skin Ridge Detail; Glossary; Bibliography; Index.
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