Forensic Science - Jay A Siegel

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Auteur(s) : Jay A Siegel - Kathy Mirakovits

Editeur : Taylor & Francis

Langue : Anglais

Parution : 01/07/2021

Format : Moyen, de 350g à 1kg

Nombre de pages : 714

Expédition : 2134

Dimensions : 28.7 x 21.8 x 4.3

ISBN : 9780367251499

Résumé :

Forensic Science, 4e follows in the tradition of the best-selling prior editions serving as a comprehensive introductory text presenting fundamental concepts in forensic science with new sections on forensic palynology & taphonomy, a new chapter on forensic psychology, and case studies throughout.

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Biographie:

Contents

Preface

Authors

Contributors

PART I: Forensic Science and Investigation

Chapter 1: Introduction to Forensic Science

Learning Objectives

Mini Glossary

Acronyms

Introduction

What Is Forensic Science?

History and Development of Forensic Science

What Is a Forensic Scientist?

The United States Forensic Science System

Other Forensic Science Systems

The Organization of Forensic Science Laboratories

Examination of the Forensic Sciences by Outside Organizations

After the National Research Council's NAS Report

Scientific Working Groups Reform and Support Quality Assurance

Summary

Test Yourself

Further Reading

On the Web

Chapter 2: Crime Scene Investigation

Learning Objectives

Mini Glossary

Acronyms

Introduction

Crime Scene as Recent History

Crime Scene Investigation Process

Summary

Test Yourself

Further Reading

On the Web

Case Study

Chapter 3: Nature of Evidence

Learning Objectives

Mini Glossary

Acronyms

Introduction

Classification of Evidence

Positive and Negative Controls

Summary

Test Yourself

Further Reading

On the Web

Case Study

PART II: Tools of the Trade

Chapter 4: Separating Complex Mixtures

Learning Objectives

Mini Glossary

Acronyms

Introduction

Physical Separation of Mixtures

Solid-Phase Extractions

Chromatography

Summary

Test Yourself

Further Reading

On the Web

Chapter 5: Light and Matter

Learning Objectives

Mini Glossary

Acronyms

Introduction

What Is Light?

Light as a Wave: The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Properties of Waves

Energy of Light: The Photon

Interactions of Light Energy and Matter

Spectrophotometer

Ultraviolet/Visible Spectrophotometry

Infrared Spectrophotometry

Mass Spectrometry

Summary

Test Yourself

Further Reading

On The Web

Chapter 6: Microscopy

Learning Objectives

Mini Glossary

Acronyms

Introduction

Lens: How Objects Are Magnified

Compound Microscope

Modifications of the Compound Microscope

Electron Microscopy

Summary

Test Yourself

Further Reading

On the Web

Chapter 7: Detector Dogs as Forensic Tools

Susan Stejskal

Learning Objectives

Mini Glossary

Acronyms

Introduction

Scenarios

Forensic Tool: Canine Olfaction

Back to the Cases

Utility in Forensics

Summary

Test Yourself

References

On the Web

Chapter 8: Digital Evidence, Computer Forensics, and Investigation

Learning Objectives

Mini Glossary

Acronyms

Introduction

Challenges

Physical versus Virtual Crimes

Computer Crime

Criminal Law

Computer Crime Investigation

Wireless and Handheld Devices

Digital Cell Phone and Handheld Investigation

Computer Forensics

Legal Proceedings

Summary

Test Yourself

Further Reading

On the Web

Case Studies

Chapter 9: Forensic Engineering

Learning Objectives

Mini Glossary

Acronyms

Introduction

Engineering Profession

Forensic Engineer

Forensic Engineering Case Studies

Accident Reconstruction

Summary

Test Yourself

Further Reading

On the Web

Case Study

PART III: Patterns and Impressions

Chapter 10: Fingerprints and Other Impressions

Learning Objectives

Mini ...

Sommaire:

Kathy Mirakovits is currently the principle of Forensic Science Education Consulting, LLC, a training resource providing workshops across the United States for teachers who wish to learn the application of forensic science in a school curriculum. She is a now-retired teacher to taught forensic science and physics at Portage Northern High School in Portage, Michigan, and physics at Kalamazoo Valley Community College in Michigan. She holds an MS in science education from Western Michigan University. She taught general science, physical science, chemistry, biology, earth science, and physics at the high school and two-year college level for more than 25 years. She also conducts. She has developed numerous forensic science educational products and has led workshops at the National Science Teachers Association. Kathy has served as president of the Michigan Chapter of the American Association of Physics Teachers and as a curriculum writer for the Michigan Department of Education. She was previously the high school director for the Michigan Science Teachers Association. She received the RadioShack Science Teaching Award and was a state finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching.

Jay A. Siegel

(Deceased) held a PhD in analytical chemistry from The George Washington University and received its Distinguished Faculty Scholar award in 2009. He worked as a forensic chemist with the Virginia Bureau of Forensic Sciences for three years before spending 25 years as a professor and director of the forensic science program in the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University. In 2003 he went to Indiana University-Purdue University as founder and director of the forensic and investigative sciences program in the School of Science. In 2008 he was named the chair of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. He retired in 2012 and, sadly, passed away in September 2017 at the age of 71. Dr. Siegel was the co-editor of Forensic Science Policy and Management: An International Journal and Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences, Second Edition, the co-author of Fundamentals of Forensic Science, and the author of Forensic Science: A Beginner's Guide. He testified over 200 times in federal and military courts, and was named distinguished fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences in 2009....