Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, 13th edition

Richard Saferstein
, Tiffany Roy

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Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science presents a clear introduction to the technology of the modern crime laboratory for non-scientists. Authors Richard Saferstein and Tiffany Roy use clear writing, case studies and modern technology to reveal the essence of forensic science.

The authors make forensic science comprehensible to a wide variety of readers, from future forensic scientists to those curious about the subject. They define the nature of physical evidence and examine the limitations that technology and current knowledge impose upon its individualization and characterization.

The 13th Edition includes new information on interpreting blood stain patterns, genotyping and bite mark comparison.

ISBN-13: 9780137542512

Subject: Criminal Justice

Category: Victimology

Introduction
The Crime Scene
Physical Evidence
Crime-Scene Reconstruction: Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Death Investigation
Fingerprints
Forensic Biometrics
The Microscope
Firearms, Tool Marks, and Other Impressions
Matter, Light, and Glass Examination
Hairs and Fibers
Drugs
Forensic Toxicology
Metals, Paint, and Soil
Forensic Serology
DNA: The Indispensable Forensic Science Tool
Forensic Aspects of Fire and Explosion Investigation
Document Examination
Computer Forensics
Mobile Device Forensics