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	Forensic Neuropathology Author: Itabashi Publication Date: 8/28/2007 Description Forensic Neuropathology provides superior visual examples of the more commonly encountered conditions in forensic neuropathology and answers questions that arise regarding neuropathological findings. The work includes values for frequently encountered clinical assessments, and contains a more comprehensive summary of aging/dating of various neuropathological processes than is available in any other single current source. This book aims to provide a concise summary of practical information frequently needed in forensic neuropathology cases. As a selective reference, the volume emphasizes practical issues and focuses on the most commonly encountered issues among neuropathology and medical examiner professionals.
	Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, 3rd Edition Author: Eoghan Casey Publication Date: May 2011 Description Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, Third Edition provides the knowledge necessary to uncover and use digital evidence effectively in any kind of investigation. The widely-adopted first and second editions introduced thousands of students to this field and helped them deal with digital evidence. This completely updated edition provides the introductory materials that new students require, and also expands on the material presented in previous editions to help students develop these skills. The textbook teaches how computer networks function, how they can be involved in crimes, and how they can be used as a source of evidence. Additionally, this third edition includes updated chapters dedicated to networked Windows, Unix, and Macintosh computers, and Personal Digital Assistants. Audience Computer forensic consultants, law enforcement, computer security professionals (INFOSEC), government agencies (IRS, FBI, CIA, Dept. of Justice), fraud examiners, system administrators, lawyers. http://www.elsevierdirect.com/product.jsp?isbn=9780123742681
	Bloodstain Pattern Evidence Author: Wonder Publication Date: 8/17/2007 Description In Bloodstain Pattern Evidence , the concepts introduced in the author's first book, Blood Dynamics, are updated and applied to provide essential answers in the resolution of actual crimes. The book is accessible to all levels of investigators, regardless of academic background, and allows readers to develop a fundamental understanding of the underlying scientific principles behind bloodstain pattern evidence.
	The Human Bone Manual Author: White Publication Date: 11/8/2005 Description Building on the success of their previous book, White and Folkens' The Human Bone Manual is intended for use outisde the laboratory and classroom, by professional forensic scientists, anthropologists and researchers. The compact volume includes all the key information needed for identification purposes, including hundreds of photographs designed to show a maximum amount of anatomical information.
	Molecular Photofitting Author: Frudakis Publication Date: 9/18/2007 Description In the field of forensics, there is a critical need for genetic tests that can function in a predictive or inferential sense, before suspects have been identified, and/or for crimes for which DNA evidence exists but eye-witnesses do not. Molecular Photofitting fills this need by describing the process of generating a physical description of an individual from the analysis of his or her DNA. The molecular photofitting process has been used to assist with the identification of remains and to guide criminal investigations toward certain individuals within the sphere of prior suspects.
	Criminal Profiling, 4th Edition Author: Brent Turvey Publication Date: May 2011 Description Focused on Behavioral Evidence Analysis (BEA), a method of criminal profiling developed and refined by the author over the past 15 years, the fourth edition of Criminal Profiling maintains the same core foundation that made previous editions best sellers in the professional and academic community worldwide. Audience Students in forensic science, psychology, sociology, or criminal profiling, or investigative strategy in serial crime, as well as forensic consultants, forensic scientists, and law enforcement professionals. http://elsevierdirect.com/9780123852434
	Fire Debris Analysis Author: Stauffer Publication Date: 10/11/2006 Description Fire Debris Analysis is an essential resource for fire investigators. The present methods of analysis include the use of gas chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, techniques which are well established and used by crime laboratories throughout the world. However, despite their universality, this is the first comprehensive resource that addresses their application to fire debris analysis. Fire Debris Analysis covers topics such as the physics and chemistry of fire and liquid fuels, the interpretation of data obtained from fire debris, and the future of the subject. Its cutting-edge material and experienced author team distinguishes this book as a quality reference that should be on the shelves of all crime laboratories.
	Understanding Forensic Digital Imaging Author: Blitzer Publication Date: 9/12/2008 Description Understanding Forensic Digital Imaging offers the principles of forensic digital imaging and photography in a manner that is straightforward and easy to digest for the professional and student. It provides information on how to photograph any setting that may have forensic value, details how to follow practices that are acceptable in court, and recommends what variety of hardware and software are most valuable to a practitioner
	Forensic Art Essentials Author: Gibson Publication Date: 1/17/2008 Description The demand for forensic art usage in investigations is rapidly expanding due to media attention. Despite this fact, to date no book thoroughly explains how to sketch a suspect's face from a witness’ memory. Forensic Art Essentials teaches artists to extract information from a witness or victim about a face they have seen, and produce an image good enough to lead detectives to the criminal being described. After reading this book, anyone with adequate drawing skills will be able to learn the tools necessary to develop his or her skills as a forensic artist. Instruction focuses on an explanation of techniques for various scenarios and includes the use of case studies of special situations and how they should be handled.
	The Bioarchaeology of Metabolic Bone Disease Author: Brickley-Ives Publication Date: 5/1/2008 Description The Bioarchaeology of Metabolic Bone Disease provides a comprehensive and invaluable source of information on this important group of diseases. It is an essential guide for those engaged in either basic recording or in-depth research on human remains from archaeological sites. The range of potential tools for investigating metabolic diseases of bone are far greater than for many other conditions, and building on clinical investigations, this book will consider gross, surface features visible using microscopic examination, histological and radiological features of bone, that can be used to help investigate metabolic bone diseases.
	Crime Scene Photography, 2nd Edition Author: Edward Robinson Publication Date: February 2010 Description Covers the general principals and concepts of photography, while also delving into the more practical elements and advanced concepts of forensic photography. Edward Robinson assists the reader in understanding and applying essential concepts in order to create images that are able to withstand challenges in court. http://elsevierdirect.com/9780123757289
	Explosion and Blast-Related Injuries Author: Elsayed Publication Date: 6/13/2008 Description With almost daily news reports of explosions somewhere in the world, we are constantly reminded that explosion-related injuries can occur unexpectedly in both military and civilian populations. Because of the increased incidence of these injuries throughout the world, a consolidation of information on the topic is a necessity.
	Introduction to Environmental Forensics 2e Author: Murphy-Morrison Publication Date: 5/1/2007 Description Introduction to Environmental Forensics 2e helps readers unravel the complexities of environmental pollution cases. It outlines techniques for identifying the source of a contaminant release, when the release occurred, and the extent of human exposure. Written by leading experts in environmental investigations, the text provides detailed information on chemical "fingerprinting" techniques applicable to ground water, soils, sediments, and air, plus an in-depth look at petroleum hydrocarbons.
	Kidnapping: An Investigator's Guide to Profiling Author: Concannon Publication Date: 5/16/2008 Description Kidnapping: An Investigator's Guide to Profiling is based on a three-part analysis of 100 randomly selected kidnapping cases prosecuted in the United States that have survived Supreme Court appeal. The results of the analysis are incorporated into each chapter as part of the exploration of the inductive profile of each subtype, thereby offering a statistically based tool that can inform investigative strategies and the allocation of limited resources. The analysis includes standardized input from four levels of professional law enforcement including a forensic psychologist, a crime analyst, a detective, and a city prosecutor
	Forensic Science Under Siege Author: Pyrek Publication Date: 4/21/2007 Description Forensic science laboratories' reputations have increasingly come under fire. Incidents of tainted evidence, false reports, allegations of negligence, scientifically flawed testimony, or - worse yet - perjury in in-court testimony, have all served to cast a shadow over the forensic sciences. Instances of each are just a few of the quality-related charges made in the last few years.
	Forensic Victimology Author: Turvey-Petherick Publication Date: 12/12/2008 Description This new comprehensive treatment of victimology seeks to instruct on the practical applications of relevant concepts. The structure of the text coincides with the structure of topics and issues as they are currently addressed in victimology studies. This text however goes beyond the traditional examination of victimology to include an in-depth exploration of the forensic and investigative aspects in the study of victims. Refreshing and challenging with a down-to-earth quality of practical application of science, versus the theoretical approach already available
	Fundamentals of Forensic Science, 2nd Edition Author: Max Houck Publication Date: January 2010 Description This textbook provides a complete look at the forensic sciences, emphasizing the biology, chemistry, and physical sciences that underpin forensic science. Audience Students in forensic science, professionals in the various forensic disciplines — fire, chemistry, crime scene, trace evidence, law enforcment personnel, lawyers and defense attorneys http://elsevierdirect.com/9780123749895
	Encyclopedia of Forensic and Legal Medicine Volume 1-4 Author: Payne-James, Byard, Corey and Henderson Publication Date: 2005 Description Increasingly, high profile criminal and civil legal actions around the world highlight the interactions between medicine and the law. Forensic and legal medicine describes the body of knowledge that encompasses this interaction. The terms generally embrace forensic pathology and clinical forensic medicine. However, the nature of forensic and legal medicine is broad and may extend beyond medical and legal issues, into scientific and technical areas, and include specialist roles such as anthropology, toxicology, odontology and psychiatry. Separate from these issues is the much more widely recognized need to apply moral, ethical and human rights principles in the investigation of certain crimes, whether considering victims or perpetrators. Those involved in the practice of forensic and legal medicine and those in legal, judicial, police and other investigative organizations which require knowledge of aspects of forensic and legal medicine often need to identify appropriate and relevant information. The aim of this Encyclopedia is to provide a reliable starting point for validated information across these fields.
	Forensic DNA Typing 2e Author: Butler Publication Date: 2/8/2005 Description Since the enormously successful first edition of Forensic DNA Typing was published, the Human Genome Project has published a draft sequence of the human genome and completed the "finished" reference sequence. The advent of modern DNA technology has resulted in the increased ability to perform human identity testing—desirable in a number of situations including the determination of perpetrators of violent crime such as murder and rape, resolving unestablished paternity, and identifying remains of missing persons or victims of mass disasters. The technology has been utilized in identifying remains from victims of the World Trade Center twin towers collapse following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the President Clinton-Monica Lewinsky scandal, and the identification of the remains in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Indeed, our perceptions of history have been changed with DNA evidence that revealed Thomas Jefferson fathered a child by one of his slaves. This book examines the science of current forensic DNA typing methods by focusing on the biology, technology, and genetic interpretation of short tandem repeat (STR) markers, which encompass the most common forensic DNA analysis methods used today. Ten new chapters have been added to accommodate the explosion of new information since the turn of the century.
	Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences, Three-Volume Set Volume 1-3 Author: Siegel, Knupfer and Saukko Publication Date: 2000 Description The Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences, Three-Volume Set Volume 1-3 is the first resource to provide comprehensive coverage of the core theories, methods, techniques, and applications employed by forensic scientists. One of the more pressing concerns in forensic science is the collection of evidence from the crime scene and its relevance to the forensic analysis carried out in the laboratory. The Encyclopedia will serve to inform both the crime scene worker and the laboratory worker of their protocols, procedures, and limitations. The more than 200 articles contained in the Encyclopedia form a repository of core information that will be of use to instructors, students, and professionals in the criminology, legal, and law enforcement communities.
	Forensic Investigation of Stolen-Recovered and Other Crime-Related Vehicles Author: Eric Stauffer Publication Date: August 2006 Description Forensic Investigation of Stolen-Recovered and Other Crime-Related Vehicles is the ultimate reference guide for any auto theft investigator, crime scene technician, criminalist, police investigator, criminologist, or insurance adjuster. In addition to a thorough treatment of auto theft, the book covers vehicles involved in other forms of crime-dealing extensively with the various procedures and dynamics of evidence as it might be left in any crime scene. An impressive collection of expert contributors covers a wide variety of subjects, including chapters on vehicle identification, examination of burned vehicles, vehicles recovered from under water, vehicles involved in terrorism, vehicle tracking, alarms, anti-theft systems, steering columns, and ignition locks. The book also covers such topics as victim and witness interviews, public and private auto theft investigations, detection of trace evidence and chemical traces, vehicle search techniques, analysis of automotive fluids, vehicle registration document examination, and vehicle crime mapping.
	Research Methods in Human Skeletal Biology Author: Megan Moore Publication Date: May 2012 Description: This book will give the reader the tools they need to set up their own research project in skeletal biology, as well as give them several ideas for potential projects.
	A Litigator's Guide to DNA Author: Ron Michaelis Publication Date: January 2008 Description: Intended for attorneys and judges, this book provides a full background on both the molecular biology and the mathematical theory behind forensic tests describing the molecular biological process in simple mechanical terms that are familiar to everyone, and periodically emphasizing the practical, "take-home" messages the litigator truly needs to understand. http://elsevierdirect.com/9780123740366
	Advanced Topics in Forensic DNA Typing: Methodology Author: John Butler Publication Date: August 2011 Description: Comprehensive, in-depth ‘BIBLE’ of forensic DNA research relevant to forensic practitioners and researchers, by the foremost expert in the field http://elsevierdirect.com/9780123745132
	Comparative Osteology Author: Bradley Adams Publication Date: September 2011 Description: A forensic laboratory / field guide, providing forensic practitioners the knowledge and expertise to differentiate human and nonhuman bones http://elsevierdirect.com/9780123884374
	Crime Reconstruction, 2nd Edition Author: W. Jerry Chisum Publication Date: June 2011 Description: A working guide to the interpretation of physical evidence, designed for the forensic practitioner and those with multiple forensic specialties. http://elsevierdirect.com/9780123864604
	Effective Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques, 3rd Edition Author: Nathan Gordon Publication Date: August 2010 Description: A practical manual on how to become a better interviewer, interrogator, and expert detector of truthful and deceptive behavior. http://elsevierdirect.com/9780123819864
	Ethics in Forensic Science Author: Jamie Downs Publication Date: April 2012 Description: A reference that illustrates the theory and application of acting ethically by presenting varying perspectives for practitioners in forensic sciences.
	Forensic Comparative Science Author: John Vanderkolk Publication Date: July 2009 Description: While there is no such thing as a perfect match in the field of forensic comparative science, this book provides the experience, understanding, and judgment necessary for concluding whether two unique images share common origin from a unique and persistent source. http://elsevierdirect.com/9780123735829
	Forensic Criminology Author: Wayne Petherick Publication Date: August 2009 Description: A textbook that provides the reader with the basic tenets and core disciplinary relationships within forensic criminology. http://elsevierdirect.com/9780123750716
	Forensic Dental Evidence, 2nd Edition Author: C. Bowers Publication Date: August 2010 Description: Provides the base for investigating, identifying and processing forensic dental evidence. This edition leads off with an explanation of dental nomenclature and quickly advances to the newest developments in trace dental evidence, methods for trace DNA evidence, and mass disaster cases (9/11, Bali, Thailand). http://elsevierdirect.com/9780123820006
	Handbook of Crime Correlates Author: Lee Ellis Publication Date: April 2009 Description: Gathers over 200 years of worldwide academic research into criminal behavior and consolidates those findings into 400+ tables to tell at a glance the definitive association of those variables to criminal behavior. http://elsevierdirect.com/9780123736123
	Handbook of Digital Forensics and Investigation Author: Eoghan Casey Publication Date: October 2009 Description: An essential technical reference and on-the-job guide that IT professionals, forensic practitioners, law enforcement, and attorneys will rely on when confronted with computer related crime and digital evidence of any kind. http://elsevierdirect.com/9780123742674
	Human Osteology, 3rd Edition Author: Tim White Publication Date: March 2011 Description: A classic in its field, Human Osteology has been used by students and professionals through nearly two decades. Now revised and updated for a third edition, the book continues to build on its foundation of detailed photographs and practical real-world application of science. New information, expanded coverage of existing chapters, and additional supportive photographs keep this book current and valuable for both classroom and field work. http://elsevierdirect.com/9780123741349
	Microbial Forensics, 2nd Edition Author: Bruce Budowle Publication Date: September 2010 Description: A complete reference on microbial forensics as applied to crimes and crime scenes. http://elsevierdirect.com/9780123820068
	Principles of Addictions and the Law Author: Norman S. Miller Publication Date: February 2010 Description: A comprehensive resource illustrating the role of alcohol, drug use, and addictions in legal decisions. http://elsevierdirect.com/9780124967366
	Rape Investigation Handbook, 2nd Edition Author: John Savino Publication Date: July 2011 Description: A professional reference detailing specific investigative and forensic processes related to sex crimes casework http://elsevierdirect.com/9780123860293
	Serial Crime, 2nd Edition Author: Wayne Petherick Publication Date: July 2009 Description: Provides a theoretical and practical foundation for understanding the motivation and dynamics in a range of serial offenses. http://elsevierdirect.com/9780123749987
	Shooting Incident Reconstruction, 2nd Edition Author: Michael Haag Publication Date: July 2011 Description: An investigator's one-stop reference for information on ballistics, trajectory, and shooting scenes! http://elsevierdirect.com/9780123822413
	The Analysis of Burned Human Remains Author: Christopher Schmidt Publication Date: March 2008 Description: This book describes in detail the changes in human bone and soft tissues as a body burns at both the chemical and gross levels and provides an overview of the current procedures in burned bone study. http://elsevierdirect.com/9780123725103
	The Science of Crime Scenes Author: Max Houck Publication Date: March 2012 Description: A text that addresses the science behind crime scenes and demonstrates the latest methods and technologies in depth.