This exploration of the full diversity of the Italian Antimafia draws on primary sources and interviews to provide a complete analysis of social, political and grassroots efforts since 1922. The murders of judges Falcone and Borsellino in 1992 caused an institutional crisis in Italy, aggravated by evidence of rampant corruption in political and business life. Since then, exceptional law enforcement successes have been undermined by inadequate efforts to address the underlying social and economic conditions that facilitate the expansion of the Mafia. This study looks at Antimafia initiatives within the context of international initiatives against organized crime.

""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.