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Essential Forensic Biology 3e (Paperback, 3rd Edition)
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Essential Forensic Biology 3e (Paperback, 3rd Edition)
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A completely revised and updated edition that teaches the
essentials of forensic biology, with increased coverage of
molecular biological techniques and new information on wildlife
forensics, wound analysis and the potential of microbiomes as
forensic indicators This fully revised and updated introduction to
forensic biology carefully guides the reader through the science of
biology in legal investigations. Full-colour throughout, including
many new images, it offers an accessible overview to the essentials
of the subject, providing balanced coverage of the range of
organisms used as evidence in forensic investigations, such as
invertebrates, vertebrates, plants and microbes. The book provides
an accessible overview of the decay process and discusses the role
of forensic indicators like human fluids and tissues, including
bloodstain pattern analysis, hair, teeth, bones and wounds. It also
examines the study of forensic biology in cases of suspicious
death. This third edition of Essential Forensic Biology expands its
coverage of molecular techniques throughout, offering additional
material on bioterrorism and wildlife forensics. The new chapter
titled 'Wildlife Forensics' looks at welfare legislation, CITES and
the use of forensic techniques to investigate criminal activity
such as wildlife trafficking and dog fighting. The use of DNA and
RNA for the identification of individuals and their personal
characteristics is now covered as well, along with a discussion of
the ethical issues associated with the maintenance of DNA
databases. Fully revised and updated third edition of the
successful student-friendly introduction to the essentials of
Forensic Biology Covers a wide variety of legal investigations such
as homicide, suspicious death, neglect, real and fraudulent claims
for the sale of goods unfit for purpose, the illegal trade in
protected species of plants and animals and bioterrorism Discusses
the use of a wide variety of biological material for forensic
evidence Supported by a website that includes numerous photographs,
interactive MCQs, self-assessment quizzes and a series of questions
and topics for further study to enhance student understanding
Includes a range of important, key case studies in which the
difficulties of evaluating biological evidence are highlighted
Essential Forensic Biology, Third Edition is an excellent guide for
undergraduates studying forensic science and forensic biology.
General
Imprint: |
Wiley-Blackwell
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 2019 |
Authors: |
A. Gunn
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Dimensions: |
259 x 180 x 26mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
472 |
Edition: |
3rd Edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-119-14140-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Biology, life sciences >
General
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LSN: |
1-119-14140-0 |
Barcode: |
9781119141402 |
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