""This is an excellent and indispensable encyclopedia...it is
virtually a goldmine of information."" - Internet Journal of
Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
This A-Z encyclopedia provides a definitive and comprehensive
reference on the main areas of specialist and expert knowledge and
skills used by those involved in all aspects of the forensic
process. It covers all topics which, either as part of an
established forensic discipline or as a potentially useful emerging
discipline, are of interest to those involved in the forensic
process. This work represents the interdisciplinary nature of
forensic sciences and covers such key areas as: Behavioural
Sciences Biological Sciences Criminalistics Digital Evidence,
Multimedia and Engineering DNA Analysis of Biological Fluids Fire
and ExplosivesInvestigation & Law
EnforcementLawMedicineStatistics and the Evaluation of
EvidenceToxicology and Drug Analysis Trace
This includes both the scientific methodology and the
admissibility of evidence. The encyclopedia also provides case
studies of landmark cases in the definition and practice of
forensic science including Frye v. United States and Kumho Tire v.
Carmichael.
"Wiley Encyclopedia of Forensic Science" presents all material
on a level and in a style that makes it accessible to a wide range
of readers. In particular, lawyers needing to better understand the
key aspects of the science, and scientists who require a deeper
insight into legal issues will find the encyclopedia an important
resource, as will physical, biological and behavioral scientists
who require background information on the most important aspects of
each other's areas of expertise.
"Wiley Encyclopedia of Forensic Science" is also available as an
updating online major reference work. For further information and
to download sample content click here.
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