Forensic Science
From the Crime Scene to the Crime Lab
by Richard Saferstein, Tiffany Roy
4th Edition
Publisher: Pearson
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780134803722 |
| eText ISBN | 9780134806228 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2019 |
| Edition | 4th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 624 |
Forensic Science: From the Crime Scene to the Crime Lab, 4th Edition, introduces nonscientists to the foundational principles of forensic science. The textbook integrates scientific methodology into discussions of practical investigative applications.
A central focus of the work is how investigators secure, record, and collect physical evidence at the scene. The text examines how field observations connect with laboratory analyses, introducing broad subject areas that support crime-scene reconstruction.
Designed for introductory courses in criminalistics and crime scene investigation, the textbook emphasizes clear, student-friendly instruction. The volume is also delivered through Pearson's Revel interactive platform, providing an integrated environment to read, study, and practice.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Securing and Searching the Crime Scene
Chapter 3: Recording the Crime Scene
Chapter 4: Collection of Crime-Scene Evidence
Chapter 5: Physical Evidence
Chapter 6: Death Investigation
Chapter 7: Crime-Scene Reconstruction
Chapter 8: Forensic Biometrics: Fingerprints and Facial Recognition
Chapter 9: Firearms, Tool Marks, and Other Impressions
Chapter 10: Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Chapter 11: Drugs
Chapter 12: Forensic Toxicology
Chapter 13: Trace Evidence I: Hairs and Fibers
Chapter 14: Trace Evidence II: Paint, Glass, and Soil
Chapter 15: Biological Stain Analysis: DNA
Chapter 16: Forensic Aspects of Fire and Explosion Investigation
Chapter 17: Document Examination
Chapter 18: Computer Forensics
Chapter 19: Digital and Multimedia Forensics: Cell Phones, Video, and Audio
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