Allyn & Bacon / Prentice Hall

Criminal Justice



Forensic Science: From the Crime Scene to the Crime Lab
Richard Saferstein

ISBN-10: 0135158494
ISBN-13: 9780135158494

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2009
Format: Cloth; 704 pp
Published: 04/21/2008

Suggested retail price: $113.33
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Intro to Forensic Science courses - in CJ, Forensic Science, Chemistry programs

 

A new first edition by the # 1 author in Forensic Science (Richard Saferstein) Forensic Science: From theCrime Scene to the Crime Lab is designed to present forensic science in a very straightforward & student-friendly format.  A textbook in forensic science can quickly overwhelm students who have little or no course work in basic science.  While a text in Forensic Science cannot avoid a discussion of some basic science principles, it can be done in a fashion that does not confuse the student.  This text does just that!  From one of the most well-known Forensic Science experts in this country...Richard Saferstein brings Forensic Science: From the Crime Scene to the Crime Lab.

FULL 4 COLOR FORMAT & DESIGN

HUNDREDS OF PHOTOS & ILLUSTRATIONS

# 1 AUTHOR IN FORENSIC SCIENCE - Rich Saferstein

 

BEGINNING OF CHAPTERS

- 2-page opening spreads w/photos

- Chapter Opener Cases

- Key Terms

- Learning Objectives

 

CHAPTER LEARNING TOOLS

- Key points at end of major chapter sections

- Web Extra margin notes

- Key Term definitions in margins

 

BOXES

- Case Study

- Forensics at Work

- Forensic Briefs

- Closer Analysis

 

END OF CHAPTER

- Chapter Summaries

- Review Questions (Facts & Concepts, Critical Thinking)

- Case Analysis

- Virtual Crime Scenes

- Web Resources

- Endnotes

- Case Readings

 

* Topics arranged to integrate scientific methodology with ACTUAL forensic applications

- helps students see the true applications in forensics - the science topics focus on explaining state-of-the-art technology without going into too much theory to bog down students

 

* "Closer Analysis" sections in the text offer readers areas to delve into the more technical aspects of the text

- Students are offered the option to go deeper into the technical aspects...or this deeper step can also be by-passed without detracting from the basic comprehension of the text

 

* Initial chapters of text are devoted to the role of the crime scene investigator at the actual crime scene

- forensic science begins at the crime scene, giving the student a step-by-step by process

 

* Text accompanied by a Companion Web Site for students - www.prenhall.com/saferstein

- a good interactive environment for students with added exercises, video presentations, & web extras

 

* Complete coverage of crime scene procedures & processes and the fundamentals of forensic science techniques in the crime lab

* Coverage of specific forensic science applications including document examination & computer forensics

 

 

 

Chapter 1: Introduction

         

Chapter 2: Securing and Searching the Crime Scene

 

Chapter 3: Recording the Crime Scene

 

Chapter 4: Collection of Crime Scene Evidence

 

Chapter 5: Physical Evidence

 

Chapter 6: Crime Scene Reconstruction

 

Chapter 7: Fingerprints

 

Chapter 8: Firearms, Toolmarks, and Other Impressions

 

Chapter 9: Bloodstain Pattern Analysis

 

Chapter 10: Drugs

 

Chapter 11: Forensic Toxicology

 

Chapter 12: Trace Evidence I: Hairs and Fibers

 

Chapter 13: Trace Evidence II: Paint, Glass, and Soil

 

Chapter 14: Biological Stain Analysis: DNA

 

Chapter 15: Forensic Aspects of Fire Investigation

 

Chapter 16: Forensic Investigation of Explosions

 

Chapter 17: Document Examination

 

Chapter 18: Computer Forensics

 

Chapter 19: Forensic Science and the Internet

 

Appendix I: Guides to the Collection of Physical Evidence

 

Appendix II: Instructions for Collecting Gunshot Residue

 

Appendix III: Chemical Formulas for Latent Fingerprint Development

 

Appendix IV: Chemical Formulas for Development of Footwear Imprints in Blood

 

 


In Forensic Science: From the Crime Scene to the Crime Lab, renowned forensic science expert and best-selling author Richard Saferstein presents readers with a comprehensive introduction to crime scene procedures and crime lab techniques. Ideal for courses in crime scene investigation, forensic science or criminalistics that emphasize crime scene and crime lab procedures, the book presents a vividly illustrated, highly applied, and accessible examination of forensic science in action.

 

Features of the text include:

  • A full-color design featuring hundreds of photos and illustrations
  • Complete coverage of crime scene procedures and processes and the fundamentals of forensic science techniques in the crime lab
  • Coverage of specific forensic science applications including document examination and computer forensics
  • Chapter opening cases that highlight famous crimes and the role forensic science played in solving them
  • End of chapter Case Readings that apply the material to real cases
  • Chapter learning objectives, key terms lists, review questions, application and critical thinking questions, and Web resources
  • Dozens of Web Extras throughout tied to multimedia resources at the book’s Companion Website (www.prenhall.com/saferstein)

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