Encyclopedia of Forensic Science (Vol. 4 set)
Encyclopedia of Forensic Science (Vol. 4 set)
Jay A. Siegel
- 2nd Ed.
- London Academic Press 2018
- 651p.
Forensic science includes all aspects of investigating a crime, including: chemistry, biology and physics, and also incorporates countless other specialties. Today, the service offered under the guise of "forensic science’ includes specialties from virtually all aspects of modern science, medicine, engineering, mathematics and technology. The Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences,Second Editionis a reference source that will inform both the crime scene worker and the laboratory worker of each other’s protocols, procedures and limitations.
Written by leading scientists in each area, every article is peer reviewed to establish clarity, accuracy, and comprehensiveness. As reflected in the specialties of its Editorial Board, the contents covers the core theories, methods and techniques employed by forensic scientists – and applications of these that are used in forensic analysis.
This 4-volume set represents a 30% growth in articles from the first edition, with a particular increase in coverage of DNA and digital forensics
Includes an international collection of contributors
The second edition features a new 21-member editorial board, half of which are internationally based
Includes over 300 articles, approximately 10pp on average
Each article features a) suggested readings which point readers to additional sources for more information, b) a list of related Web sites, c) a 5-10 word glossary and definition paragraph, and d) cross-references to related articles in the encyclopedia
Available online via SciVerse ScienceDirect. Please visit www.info.sciencedirect.com for more information
This new edition continues the reputation of the first edition, which was awarded an Honorable Mention in the prestigious Dartmouth Medal competition for 2001. This award honors the creation of reference works of outstanding quality and significance, and is sponsored by the RUSA Committee of the American Library Association
9780123983688 Rs. 93495.67
Forensic sciences
Crime laboratories--Management
Criminology
363.2503 / SIE
Forensic science includes all aspects of investigating a crime, including: chemistry, biology and physics, and also incorporates countless other specialties. Today, the service offered under the guise of "forensic science’ includes specialties from virtually all aspects of modern science, medicine, engineering, mathematics and technology. The Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences,Second Editionis a reference source that will inform both the crime scene worker and the laboratory worker of each other’s protocols, procedures and limitations.
Written by leading scientists in each area, every article is peer reviewed to establish clarity, accuracy, and comprehensiveness. As reflected in the specialties of its Editorial Board, the contents covers the core theories, methods and techniques employed by forensic scientists – and applications of these that are used in forensic analysis.
This 4-volume set represents a 30% growth in articles from the first edition, with a particular increase in coverage of DNA and digital forensics
Includes an international collection of contributors
The second edition features a new 21-member editorial board, half of which are internationally based
Includes over 300 articles, approximately 10pp on average
Each article features a) suggested readings which point readers to additional sources for more information, b) a list of related Web sites, c) a 5-10 word glossary and definition paragraph, and d) cross-references to related articles in the encyclopedia
Available online via SciVerse ScienceDirect. Please visit www.info.sciencedirect.com for more information
This new edition continues the reputation of the first edition, which was awarded an Honorable Mention in the prestigious Dartmouth Medal competition for 2001. This award honors the creation of reference works of outstanding quality and significance, and is sponsored by the RUSA Committee of the American Library Association
9780123983688 Rs. 93495.67
Forensic sciences
Crime laboratories--Management
Criminology
363.2503 / SIE