Fundamentals of Forensic Science
by Max M. Houck, Jay A. Siegel
3rd Edition
Publisher: Academic Press
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780128000373 |
| eText ISBN | 9780128000373 |
| Publisher | Academic Press |
| Publishing Year | 2015 |
| Edition | 3rd Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 736 |
Fundamentals of Forensic Science, 3rd Edition, presents forensic principles through the everyday methods of operational practice. Written by Max M. Houck and Jay A. Siegel, the textbook connects crime scene investigation and the evaluation of evidence to the broader legal process.
Coverage spans core forensic areas, including biological disciplines, chemical evaluations of trace materials, physical pattern examination, and analytical instrumentation. The text also addresses digital evidence, computer forensics, and legal aspects of forensic science.
Designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, this 2015 edition opens each chapter with an actual case study to illustrate how practicing forensic scientists address real investigative problems.
Table of Contents
Section I: Criminal Justice and Forensic Science
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Crime Scene Investigation
Chapter 3: The Nature of Evidence
Section II: Analytical Tools
Chapter 4: Microscopy
Chapter 5: Light and Matter
Chapter 6: Separation Methods
Section III: Biological Sciences
Chapter 7: Pathology
Chapter 8: Anthropology and Odontology
Chapter 9: Entomology
Chapter 10: Serology and Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Chapter 11: DNA Analysis
Chapter 12: Forensic Hair Examinations
Section IV: Chemical Sciences
Chapter 13: Illicit Drugs
Chapter 14: Forensic Toxicology
Chapter 15: Textile Fibers
Chapter 16: Paint Analysis
Chapter 17: Soil and Glass
Chapter 18: Fires and Explosions
Section V: Physical Sciences
Chapter 19: Friction Ridge Examination
Chapter 20: Questioned Documents
Chapter 21: Firearms and Toolmarks
Chapter 22: Impression Evidence
Chapter 23: Forensic Engineering
Section VI: Legal and Forensic Science
Chapter 24: Digital Evidence and Computer Forensics
Chapter 25: Legal Aspects of Forensic Science
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