Forensic Science, 4th edition

Introduce your students to the practices and principles of modern forensic science.

Forensic Science, 4th edition, is an excellent introduction to the subject, guiding your students through the entire process of conducting forensic science. Scientifically rigorous, the text remains engaging, written in a friendly style to help students grasp the points at hand.

This edition incorporates revised information that reflects the latest knowledge in the field, worked examples and review boxes.

This book is an ideal introduction for undergraduate students beginning a forensic science course or as background material for MSc students.

This title has a Companion Website.

Hallmark features of this title.

A structured approach helps your students learn with confidence.

• Clear coverage of the core topics in forensic science gives your students a robust understanding of the subject.
• Chapter objectives and summaries highlight the key aspects of each topic, helping students focus on the essential points.

A host of features to support and consolidate your students' understanding.

• Case studies appear throughout, giving examples from real life.
• End-of-chapter exercises help to reinforce learning.
• A glossary of commonly used forensic science terms.
• Additional material on forensic science techniques is provided in separate boxes.

New to this edition.

Revisions to the text reflect the latest developments in the field. New sections include:

• Recording the crime scene using three-dimensional imaging systems (Chapter 2).
• Evidential versus intelligence use of forensic science (Chapter 13).
• Streamlined Forensic Reporting (Chapter 14).

Additional worked examples bring theory to life, showing students how what they learn applies to real-world scenarios. Examples include:

• The application of the Bayesian approach to evidence evaluation (Chapter 3).
• The Case Assessment and Interpretation Model (Chapter 13).

New insight boxes provide extra information forensic science techniques, such as:

• Minimising cognitive bias (Chapter 1).
• The application of the ACE-V method in the examination of fingermark evidence (Chapter 4).
• The use of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents in criminal acts (Chapter 11).
• Contemporaneous note taking (Chapter 14).