Encompassing classic criminalistics and beyond, Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques is the first introductory text to present forensic science in its broadest sense. Packed with over 350 full-color illustrations, the book offers a cutting-edge presentation of criminalistics and related laboratory subjects and full-chapter, state-of-the-art accounts of other traditional forensic specialties such as forensic pathology and those disciplines that have recently become part of the forensic arena. Contributions from highly respected experts both in practice and academia cover various applications, such as DNA analysis, trace evidence, forensic engineering, computer crime, and forensic psychology. It offers a clear, comprehensive overview that reveals the breadth and richness of the forensic sciences to students and practitioners alike.
