Forensic science includes all aspects of investigating a crime,
including: chemistry, biology and physics, and also incorporates
countless other specialties. Today, the service offered under the
guise of "forensic science includes specialties from virtually all
aspects of modern science, medicine, engineering, mathematics and
technology. The Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences, Second Edition
is a reference source that will inform both the crime scene worker
and the laboratory worker of each other s protocols, procedures and
limitations.
Written by leading scientists in each area, every article is
peer reviewed to establish clarity, accuracy, and
comprehensiveness. As reflected in the specialties of its Editorial
Board, the contents covers the core theories, methods and
techniques employed by forensic scientists - and applications of
these that are used in forensic analysis.
*This 4-volume set represents a 30% growth in articles from the
first edition, with a particular increase in coverage of DNA and
digital forensics
*Includes an international collection of contributors
*The second edition features a new 21-member editorial board, half
of which are internationally based
*Includes over 300 articles, approximately 10pp on average
*Each article features a) suggested readings which point readers to
additional sources for more information, b) a list of related Web
sites, c) a 5-10 word glossary and definition paragraph, and d)
cross-references to related articles in the encyclopedia
*Available online via SciVerse ScienceDirect. Please visit
www.info.sciencedirect.com for more information
* This new edition continues the reputation of the first edition,
which was awarded an Honorable Mention in the prestigious Dartmouth
Medal competition for 2001. This award honors the creation of
reference works of outstanding quality and significance, and is
sponsored by the RUSA Committee of the American Library
Association."
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