Essential Forensic Biology

Essential Forensic Biology, 3rd Edition, is a textbook that introduces the biological sciences used in legal investigations. It explains how biological materials and organisms provide evidence across diverse criminal and civil inquiries.

The volume covers evidence derived from invertebrates, vertebrates, plants, and microbes, alongside an accessible overview of the decay process. It also examines forensic indicators including human fluids, tissues, hair, teeth, bones, wounds, and bloodstain pattern analysis in cases involving suspicious deaths.

Intended for undergraduates, the full-color text includes key case studies illustrating the practical challenges of evaluating biological evidence. Online learning materials provide practice questions and topics for further study.