Forensic science Books
Transworld Publishers Ltd All That Remains: A Life in Death
Book Synopsis'Utterly gripping' - The Guardian 'Fascinating' - The Sunday Times 'Moving' - Scotsman 'Engrossing' - Financial Times Sue Black confronts death every day. As a Professor of Anatomy and Forensic Anthropology, she focuses on mortal remains in her lab, at burial sites, at scenes of violence, murder and criminal dismemberment, and when investigating mass fatalities due to war, accident or natural disaster. In All That Remains she reveals the many faces of death she has come to know, using key cases to explore how forensic science has developed, and examining what her life and work has taught her. Do we expect a book about death to be sad? Macabre? Sue's book is neither. There is tragedy, but there is also humour in stories as gripping as the best crime novel. Part memoir, part science, part meditation on death, her book is compassionate, surprisingly funny, and it will make you think about death in a new light. ________ SUE BLACK'S NEW BOOK, WRITTEN IN BONE, IS OUT NOW _________ 'One might expect [this book] to be a grim read but it absolutely isn't. I found it invigorating!' (Andrew Marr, BBC Radio 4 'Start the Week') 'Black's utterly gripping account of her life and career as a professor of anatomy and forensic anthropology manages to be surprisingly life-affirming. As she herself says, it is "as much about life as about death"' (PD Smith Guardian) 'An engrossing memoir . . . an affecting mix of personal and professional' (Erica Wagner, Financial Times) 'A model of how to write about the effect of human evil without losing either objectivity or sensitivity . . . Heartening and anything but morbid . . . Leaves you thinking about what kind of human qualities you value, what kinds of people you actually want to be with' (Rowan Williams, New Statesman) 'For someone whose job is identifying corpses, Sue Black is a cheerful soul . . . All That Remains feels like every episode of 'Silent Witness', pre-fictionalised. Except, you know, really good' (Helen Rumbelow, The Times)Trade ReviewOne might expect [this book] to be a grim read but it absolutely isn’t. I found it invigorating! -- Andrew Marr * BBC Radio 4 'Start the Week' *Black’s utterly gripping account of her life and career as a professor of anatomy and forensic anthropology manages to be surprisingly life-affirming. As she herself says, it is “as much about life as about death”. -- PD Smith * Guardian *An engrossing memoir ... an affecting mix of the personal and professional. -- Erica Wagner * Financial Times *A model of how to write about the effect of human evil without losing either objectivity or sensitivity ... Heartening and anything but morbid... Leaves you thinking about what kind of human qualities you value, what kinds of people you actually want to be with. -- Rowan Williams * New Statesman *For someone whose job is identifying corpses, Sue Black is a cheerful soul ... All That Remains feels like every episode of Silent Witness, pre-fictionalized. Except, you know, really good. -- Helen Rumbelow * The Times *
£10.44
Bonnier Books Ltd Traces: The memoir of a forensic scientist and
Book Synopsis'ASTONISHING AND ABSOLUTELY FASCINATING' - LYNDA LA PLANTE'Engrossing, emotionally honest and forensically fascinating' - Dr Richard Shepherd, author of Unnatural CausesEVERY BODY LEAVES A MARKIn Traces, Professor Patricia Wiltshire will take you on a journey through the fascinating edgeland where nature and crime are intertwined. She'll take you searching for bodies of loved ones - through woodlands and plantations, along hedgerows and field-edges, from ditches to living rooms - solving time since death and how remains were disposed of. She will show you how pollen from a jacket led to a confession and how two pairs of trainers, a car and a garden fork led to the location of a murdered girl. She will give you glimpses of her own history: her loves, her losses, and the narrow little valley in Wales where she first woke up to the wonders of the natural world.From flowers, fungi, tree trunks to walking boots, carpets and corpses' hair, Traces is a fascinating and unique book on life, death, and one's indelible link with nature.Trade ReviewAstonishing ... absolutely fascinating. * Lynda La Plante *One of those extraordinary books that will appeal to almost everyone. * The Washington Post *There is so much excellent crime, crime scene and laboratory detail in this engrossing book, but also warmth and emotion, which combined with Pat's immense forensic academic work, meant that I found Traces very difficult indeed to put down. It's truly forensically fascinating (even for someone in the field!) while also being emotionally honest and challenging at times. Pat is really to be congratulated for an excellent and engrossing book. * Dr Richard Shepherd, author of Unnatural Causes *Traces is proof that real-life can be more startling than fiction. The insights into the natural world are every bit as absorbing as the behind-the-scenes details of forensic investigation, while Patricia Wiltshire's own story is as remarkable as any of the cases she's worked on. Poignant, frank and utterly fascinating. * Simon Beckett *This is a fascinating combination of a moving and human personal story with a real insight into the value of a lesser known area of forensic science. In telling her story Pat makes little of her remarkable academic achievements and her contribution to the Criminal Justice System. An inspiring and interesting read. * Dr Ann Priston, OBE, FCSFS *
£9.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Forensic Science Discover the Fascinating Methods
Book SynopsisWhat is forensic science and how is it used to solve a crime? Explore the fascinating, and sometimes gory, world of forensics, where science helps crack the case. How do you know if a red stain is blood or ketchup, or whose blood it is? Can computers really recognize your face in a crowd? Why are fingerprints so important in an investigation? Learn why it is critical to quickly secure a crime scene, and how DNA sampling works. Find out how maggots can reveal how long someone has been dead, or how a single fabric fibre can lead to the murderer. From the scene of the crime to testing in the laboratory, you will get to know how all the clues are put together to tell a story and reveal the guilty person. Discover how methods have changed since the days of Sherlock Holmes, the latest technology in use today, and techniques of the future. Flip to the reference section to learn about pioneers in the field, see a timeline of forensic firsts, and locate museums
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Forty Years of Murder
Book SynopsisChristie, Hanratty, The Krays murderers haunt the mind. We read about them in the press with horrified curiosity and, if we're lucky, this is as close as we get. But Home Office Pathologise Keith Simpson spent forty years in the very midst of murder. This is his autobiography.The late Professor Keith Simpson became the first Professor of Forensic Medicine at London University and lectured on the subject to other doctors, lawyers, police officers and magistrates at home and all over the world. He pioneered forensic dentistry, and for the first time identified a suspected murderer by teeth marks left on the victim's body. He was responsible for the first successful battered baby' prosecution in England, and perhaps one of his greatest contributions has been to save the lives of countless babies by disseminating information on the syndrome and getting it recognized and controlled.This is the bestselling autobiography of the man who was always at the scene of the crime. In describing his celebrated investigations he spares his readers none of the chilling details: the whip-marks, the maggots, the skeletal remains, which proved the innocence of so many men and womenand sent so many more to the gallows.Trade Review‘Gruesome, indeed, but fascinating too’Evening Standard ‘Fascinating and gripping’Sunday Express
£13.49
John Wiley & Sons Inc Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics
Book SynopsisCompletely revised and updated Second Edition of this successful book. Includes updated material on proof marks; muzzle attachments; non toxic bullets; GSR particles and SEM sampling Includes new case study material including the Jill Dando murder enquiry as a key example for reporting on GSR cases.Trade Review"I would strongly recommend that this book be made available to practicing firearms examiners, laboratory directors, others interested in this field of science and attorneys." (AFTE Journals, 2011) "Brian Heard provides readers with a sophisticated forensic interest in firearms with a hugely detailed and authoritative ‘state of the art' manual of all aspects of firearms and ballistics . . . Neil Davison also provides us with a detailed, thorough, and an authoritative manual on the huge variety of ‘non-lethal' weapons that are available, in development, or whose development has been terminated or fallen into abeyance." (A Journal of Policy and Practice, 16 February 2011) "This second edition of the Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics is welcomed, particularly given the lack of collected research elsewhere." (The Howard Journal, February 2010)Table of ContentsDevelopments in Forensic Science ix Acknowledgements xi Foreword xiii 1 Firearms 1 1.1 A Brief History of Firearms 1 1.2 Weapon Types and Their Operation 19 1.3 Proof Marks 32 2 Ammunition 43 2.1 A Brief History of Ammunition 43 2.2 Ammunition Components 48 2.3 Non-toxic Shot 77 2.4 A Brief History of Propellants 80 2.5 Priming Compounds and Primers 86 2.6 Headstamp Markings on Ammunition 94 3 Ballistics 101 3.1 Internal, External and Terminal Ballistics 101 3.2 Internal Ballistics 102 3.3 External Ballistics 109 3.4 Terminal Ballistics 124 4 Forensic Firearms Examination 145 4.1 A Brief History of Forensic Firearms Identifi cation 145 4.2 Rifl ing Types and Their Identifi cation 154 4.3 Fluted, Annular Ringed, Helical, Perforated and Oversized Chambers 166 4.4 Basic Concepts of Striation Matching 170 4.5 Basic Methodology Used in Comparison Microscopy 182 4.6 Mathematical Proof of Striation Matches 186 4.7 Accidental Discharge 191 4.8 Identifi cation of Calibre from the Bullet Entry Hole 197 4.9 Ricochet Analysis 200 4.10 Bullet Penetration and Trajectory through Glass 204 5 Range of Firing Estimations and Bullet Hole Examinations 211 5.1 Introduction 211 5.2 The Use of X-ray Photography 212 5.3 Range of Firing Estimations for Pistols and Rifl es 219 5.4 Chemical Tests for Range of Firing Estimations and Bullet Entry/Exit Hole Identifi cation 227 5.5 Range of Firing Estimations for Shotguns 233 6 Gunshot Residue Examination 241 6.1 Introduction 241 6.2 Formation of Discharge Residue 241 6.3 Distribution of GSR Particles 242 6.4 Identifi cation of GSR Particles 243 6.5 The Use of the SEM for GSR Detection 247 6.6 Sample Collection 248 6.7 GSR Retention 251 6.8 Conservation of GSR Particles on the Hands 251 6.9 GSR Distribution on the Hands 252 6.10 Identifi cation of Type of Ammunition, Country of Origin from GSR Analysis 255 6.11 Environmental Contaminants 256 6.12 Sources of Elements Commonly Found in Lead-Based GSRs 257 6.13 Extending the Recovery Period for GSR 259 7 Gun-Handling Tests 271 7.1 Introduction 271 7.2 Methodology for Ferrozine Use 274 7.3 Case Notes 275 8 Restoration of Erased Numbers 277 8.1 Introduction 277 8.2 Methods Used for Removal of Serial Numbers 277 8.3 Theory behind Number Restoration 278 8.4 Non-recoverable Methods of Number Removal 279 8.5 Practice of Number Restoration 280 8.6 Chemical Methods of Restoration 280 8.7 Reagents Used for Various Metals 281 8.8 Electrolytic Methods of Restoration 283 8.9 Reagents Used 283 8.10 Ultrasonic Cavitation for Restoration 284 8.11 Magnetic Particle Method for Restoration 284 8.12 Other Methods of Restoration 285 8.13 Laser-Etched Serial Numbers and Bar Codes and Their Restoration 286 9 Qualifying the Expert and Cross-Examination Questions 291 9.1 Introduction 291 9.2 General Background Questions 293 9.3 Comparison Microscopy 294 9.4 GSRs 297 9.5 Ferrozine Test 300 9.6 Standard of Review: ‘Daubert Trilogy’ 300 10 Classifi cation of Firearm-Related Death 305 10.1 Multiple-Shot Suicides 307 References 309 11 Glossary 311 Appendix 1 Important dates in the History of Firearms from 1247 333 Appendix 2 GSR results for Chinese and USSR ammunition 341 Appendix 3 Primer content of some cartridge-operated nail guns 345 Appendix 4 Commercial and General Abbreviations for Bullet Confi gurations 347 Appendix 5 Trade Names 353 Appendix 6 Gun Marks 373 Appendix 7 Powder Burn Rate 377 Appendix 8 Hearing Loss 381 Appendix 9 General Firearms Values Conversion Table 389 Index 393
£67.46
HarperCollins Publishers How to Solve a Murder True Stories from a Life in
Book SynopsisAs gripping as it is gruesome, How to Solve a Murder is a fascinating insight into the career of a forensic scientist. Includes a foreword from Dr Richard Shepherd, bestselling author of Unnatural Causes.FRACTURED SKULLS. GAS MASKS. BRAIN BUCKETS. VATS OF ACID. PICKLED BODY PARTS.Not the usual tools of trade, but for Chief Forensic MedicalScientist Derek and Forensic Secretary Pauline they were just part of a normal day in the office inside the world-famous Department of Forensic Medicine at Guy's Hospital in London.Derek has played a pivotal role in investigating some of the UK's most high-profile mass disasters and murder cases. Derek's innovative work on murder cases, in particular, has seen him credited as a pioneer of forensic medical science, after developing ground-breaking techniques that make it easier to secure a conviction and also identify a serial killer.Warmly recalled and brilliantly told, these intriguing revelations will open your eyes to the dark world inhabited by th
£8.54
Little, Brown Book Group Unnatural Death
Book SynopsisTHE BREATHTAKING NEW KAY SCARPETTA THRILLER FROM THE 120-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLERTwo mauled bodies in the woods. Two top secret autopsies. The most chilling case of Scarpetta''s career . . .In this thrilling new instalment of the #1 bestselling series, chief medical examiner Dr Kay Scarpetta finds herself in a Northern Virginia wilderness examining the remains of two campers wanted by federal law enforcement.The victims have been savaged beyond recognition, and other evidence is terrifying and baffling, including a larger-than-life footprint.After one of the most frightening body retrievals of her career, Scarpetta must discover who would commit murders this brutal, and why.''A sinister mystery from one of the all-time greats of the genre''SUN''A chilling, thrilling, macabre masterpiece. Unnatural Death is Patricia Cornwell at her mesmerising finest. The best just got better'' CHRTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR UNNATURAL DEATH * - *This case is one of her most striking . . . an edge-of-the-seat mystery, packed with twists * DAILY MAIL *A chilling, thrilling, macabre masterpiece. Unnatural Death is Patricia Cornwell at her mesmerising finest. The best just got better -- CHRIS WHITAKERA sinister mystery from one of the all-time greats of this genre * SUN *Sinister, surprising and utterly unputdownable. Cornwell at her brilliant best -- M. J. ARLIDGEClassic Cornwell with an up-to-the-minute twenty-first-century plot - an intoxicating blend that proves Scarpetta is still queen of the autopsy and Cornwell is still queen of crime fiction. An utterly thrilling roller coaster ride -- ANDREA MARACornwell really is in a league of her own -- BOOK OF THE WEEK * HEAT *In this macabre and consuming novel, Cornwell proves once again why she is a crime writer still at the top of her game * WOMAN'S WEEKLY *An especially good entry in the series * BOOKLIST *A gripping crime thriller with delightfully unexpected twists . . . Both fans of the Scarpetta novels and newcomers to the series alike will find much to enjoy * HOT PRESS *With plot twists you won't see coming, this is a frightening, timely thriller * FABULOUS *Another clever-crafted chiller from the queen of the forensic thriller * BEST *Thrilling * TAKE A BREAK *Terrifying * CRIME MONTHLY *A tale so terrifying you'll be afraid to go into the woods this Hallowe'en * SUNDAY POST DUNDEE *PRAISE FOR PATRICIA CORNWELL * - *One of the best crime writers writing today * GUARDIAN *Astonishing . . . Thirty years on, there's still no other crime writer like her * SUNDAY TIMES *The top gun in this field * DAILY TELEGRAPH *America's most stimulating and chilling writer of crime fiction * THE TIMES *Forget the pretenders. Cornwell reigns * MIRROR *A pioneer of the genre of forensic psychological thriller * BBC *The Agatha Christie of the DNA age * EXPRESS *The queen of the forensic thriller * MAIL ON SUNDAY *Cutting-edge * SUN *When it comes to forensic sciences, nobody can touch Cornwell * NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW *Slick, fast-paced and brilliant * HEAT *
£19.80
Royal Society of Chemistry Forensic Science
Book SynopsisSuccinctly presented, this book covers all the facets of forensic science for students who are hoping to become police officers, lawyers or other members of the criminal justice system.
£37.99
John Blake Publishing Ltd Shallow Graves: My life as a Forensic Scientist
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the True Crime Awards 2023 Best New True Crime Author The murder of Sarah Payne, Adam the Thames Torso, the London bombings, the Night Stalker and the poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko... The solving of all these cases can be linked to one man: Ray Fysh, a Charlton Athletic fan from Woolwich, a natural raconteur and also one of the finest forensic detectives the country has ever seen.Ray began work for the Met Police in the 1970s when forensic investigation was seen as little more than a geeky side show, only in existence to confirm or eliminate evidence. But by the mid 90s Ray and his team had made huge progress in their field, contributing to the UK becoming a world-leading innovator in forensic techniques, with Ray himself being named as Special Adviser to the Forensic Science Service. As the SA, Ray worked alongside Senior Investigating Officers from day one of a case, directing his team to identify forensic opportunities and harvest case-cracking clues.As Ray looks back over his career at the cases he worked on, the reader is given unparalleled insight into the highs and lows of an astonishing career, the historic classist snobbery of the Met and the stunning realities of crime and forensics
£9.49
Oxford University Press Forensic Science
Book SynopsisForensic science is a subject of wide fascination. What happens at a crime scene? How does DNA profiling work? How can it help solve crimes that happened 20 years ago? In forensic science, a criminal case can often hinge on a piece of evidence such as a hair, a blood trace, half a footprint, or a tyre mark. Complex scientific findings must be considered carefully and dispassionately, and communicated with clarity, simplicity, and precision. High profile cases such as the Stephen Lawrence enquiry and the Madeleine McCann case have attracted enormous media attention and enhanced general interest in this area in recent years. In this Very Short Introduction, Jim Fraser introduces the concept of forensic science and explains how it is used in the investigation of crime. He begins at the crime scene itself, explaining the principles and processes of crime scene management, and drawing on his own personal experience of high profile cases including, the murder of Rachel Nickell and the unsolvTrade ReviewWell written and accessible... [and] does not shy away from the various controversies that have come to plague the discipline of forensic science in recent years. * Professor David Wilson, author of My Life With Murderers *Table of ContentsPreface and acknowledgements to second edition 1: What is forensic science 2: Investigating crime 3: Crime scene management and forensic investigation 4: Laboratory examination: search, recovery, and analysis 5: DNA: identity, relationships, and databases 6: Prints and marks: more ways to identify people and things 7: Trace evidence 8: Drugs and toxicology 9: Science and justice - a case studyFurther readingIndex
£9.49
Taylor & Francis Geographic Profiling
Book SynopsisGeographic Profiling explores the cutting-edge investigative methodology for determining the most probable area of an offenderâs residence by analyzing the locations of a series of connected crimes. Geoprofiling allows police detectives and law enforcement officers to prioritize suspects, focus their investigations, and manage information overload. This extensive and exhaustive work explains the underlying theories and operational principles of the methodology. To provide context, extensive reviews of the research on serial murder, rape, and arson, stranger child murder, behavioral/psychological profiling, linkage analysis, and the geography of crime are included. As any police officer who has walked a beat or worked a crime scene knows, streets have hot spots, patterns, and rhythms. Understanding the varied geographic information in a crime series can be challenging. Renowned expert D. Kim Rossmo explains the concepts and applications of geographic profiling, and in t
£40.84
John Wiley & Sons Inc Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation for
Book SynopsisFully revised, the proven primer on forensic accounting with all-new cases A must-have reference for every business professional, Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation for Non-Experts, Third Edition is a necessary tool for those interested in understanding how financial fraud occurs and what to do when you find or suspect it within your organization. With comprehensive coverage, it provides insightful advice on where an organization is most susceptible to fraud. Updated with new cases and new material on technology tools in forensic accounting Covers the core accounting, investigative, and legal aspects of forensic accounting for professionals new to the field Covers investigative and legal issues along with accounting schemes Written by a team of recognized experts in the field of forensic accounting, Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation for Non-Experts, Third Edition is essential reading for accountantTable of ContentsPreface xiii Acknowledgments xv Part I Forensic Accounting and Fraud Overview 1 Chapter 1 Forensic Accounting 3 What Is Forensic Accounting? 3 Why Has Forensic Accounting Become the Buzz? 4 Introduction to a Profession 5 Applications for Forensic Accounting 6 A Third Dimension: Contexts within Each Area of Specialization 11 Conclusion 14 Suggested Readings 15 Notes 15 Chapter 2 Fraud in Society 17 What Is Fraud? 17 Types of Fraud 21 Other Types of Financial Fraud 25 Sarbanes–Oxley 27 What the Numbers Tell Us about Fraud 28 Categories of Occupational Fraud 29 Drawing Conclusions 31 Society’s Perception of Fraud 32 Who Commits Fraud?—Profile of the Typical Fraudster 33 The Social Consequences of Economic Crime 39 Conclusion 39 Suggested Readings 40 Notes 40 Chapter 3 Understanding the Basics of Financial Accounting 43 Where It All Begins 43 The Five Accounting Cycles 46 Journals: Subsidiary and General 54 Conclusion 56 Suggested Readings 56 Note 57 Chapter 4 Forms of Entities 59 Basics of Business Structures 59 Sole Proprietorships 60 Partnerships 60 Corporations 63 Business Enterprises in the Global Environment 66 Conclusion 70 Suggested Readings 70 Notes 72 Chapter 5 Fundamental Principles of Financial Analysis 73 Good Analysis = Due Diligence? 73 Why Perform Financial Analysis? 76 What and Whom Can You Trust? 76 Other Factors to Consider 77 Financial Analysis for the Non-Expert 78 To the Future 85 Conclusion 86 Suggested Readings 87 Notes 87 Chapter 6 The Role of the Accounting Professional 89 The Importance of Accounting Professionals in the Investigation 89 The Audit Process 93 Internal Controls 98 Conclusion 101 Notes 101 Part II Financial Crime Investigation 103 Chapter 7 Business as a Victim 105 Introduction 105 Employee Thefts 106 Fraudulent Billing Schemes 112 Fraud Committed by Outsiders 113 Management Thefts 114 Corporate Thefts 117 Identity Theft 118 Conclusion 120 Suggested Readings 120 Notes 120 CHAPTER 8 Business Villains 123 Introduction 123 Organized Crime and Business 123 Money Laundering 130 Conclusion 137 Suggested Readings 138 Notes 139 Chapter 9 The Investigative Process 143 Introduction 143 Case Initiation 144 Case Evaluation 145 Solvability Factors 147 Goal Setting and Planning 148 Investigation 156 Background 158 Conclusion 166 Suggested Readings 167 Notes 167 Chapter 10 Interviewing Financially Sophisticated Witnesses 169 Introduction 169 The Interview 170 Interviewing Financially Sophisticated Witnesses 185 Conclusion 188 Suggested Readings 189 Notes 190 Chapter 11 Proving Cases through Documentary Evidence 193 Introduction 193 Document Collection 194 Document Organization 207 The Process of Proof 211 The Logic of Argument 213 Proof through Inference 217 Conclusion 221 Suggested Readings 222 Notes 224 Chapter 12 Analysis Tools for Investigators 227 Introduction 227 Why Use Analysis Tools at All? 227 Associational Analysis 229 Temporal Analysis 246 Conclusion 252 Suggested Readings 252 Notes 253 Chapter 13 Inferential Analysis 255 Introduction 255 How Inferential Analysis Helps 255 What Is an Inference Network? 256 Investigative Inference Analysis 259 The Key List 263 Constructing an Investigative Inference Chart 264 Plotting the Chart 268 Some Tips for Charting Success 272 Applying the Chart to the Investigative Process 273 Conclusion 275 Suggested Readings 275 Notes 277 Chapter 14 Documenting and Presenting the Case 279 Introduction 279 Creating a System 279 The Casebook System 280 Report Writing 287 Testifying as a Financial Expert 290 Conclusion 305 Suggested Readings 305 Notes 306 About the Authors 309 Index 311
£45.00
Taylor & Francis Practical Forensic Pathology and Toxicology
Book SynopsisPractical Forensic Pathology and Toxicology is a companion to the authorsâ original book on the subject, Forensic Toxicology: Mechanisms and Pathology. This new volume addresses issues that forensic pathologists face when confronted by the suspected or demonstrated presence of drugs or toxins in their cases. Since such considerations include the need for a basic understanding of the direct physiological effects of potentially toxic agents, the authors highlight various connections and interaction between forensic pathology and toxicology. The book is written for both the practicing pathologist, and those in training, who may already have some knowledge of forensic medicine but are on occasion faced with issues that reach beyond a basic determination of cause and manner of death.Pathologists are expected to provide informed, wellâreasoned opinions explaining how a person diedâwhich includes questions about any drugs, prescription medications, or oth
£90.24
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Advanced Topics in Forensic DNA Typing
Book SynopsisTrade Review"As a communicator and researcher engaged forensic DNA analyses, John Butler is at the pinnacle of his profession. As with the previous two volumes in this series, Butler leaves no stone unturned in the clarity of his A to Y coverage of forensic DNA interpretation. This book is bound to find its way onto the fingertips of practitioners, attorneys, and students." --Richard Saferstein, Ph.D., Chief Forensic Scientist (Retired) "…It is an excellent companion to his prior book on methodology, providing important information on interpretation of results… The book should prove valuable to all people involved in processing and interpreting results used in forensic genetics and criminal investigation." -- Bruce McCord, Ph.D., Professor, Florida International University "Advanced Topics in DNA Typing/Interpretation is Dr. John Butler’s best book yet in his critically acclaimed series of DNA text books..." --Stephen Patrick Hogan Adjunct Associate Professor of Biological Science and Criminal Justice, State University of New York at AlbanyTable of ContentsSection 1: DATA INTERPRETATION Chapter 1: Data Interpretation Overview Chapter 2: Data, Models & Thresholds Chapter 3: STR Alleles & Artifacts Chapter 4: STR Genotypes Chapter 5: STR Profiles Chapter 6: DNA Mixtures Chapter 7: Low-Level DNA & Complex Mixtures Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Data Collection Section 2: STATISTICAL INTERPRETATION Chapter 9: Statistical Interpretation Overview Chapter 10: STR Population Data Analysis Chapter 11: DNA Profile Frequency Estimates Chapter 12: DNA Mixture Statistics Chapter 13: Coping with Missing Alleles Chapter 14: Relationship Testing Chapter 15: Lineage Marker Statistics Chapter 16: Laboratory Reports: Communicating Results and Conclusions APPENDICES Appendix 1: STR Allele Frequencies from U.S. Population Data Appendix 2: NRC I and NRC II Recommendations Appendix 3: DAB Recommendations on Statistics Appendix 4: Worked mixture example (by Dr. Michael D. Coble)
£71.09
BCS Learning & Development Limited Hands-on Incident Response and Digital Forensics
Book SynopsisIncident response is the method by which organisations take steps to identify and recover from an information security incident, with as little impact as possible on business as usual. Digital forensics is what follows - a scientific investigation into the causes of an incident with the aim of bringing the perpetrators to justice. These two disciplines have a close but complex relationship and require a balancing act to get right, but both are essential when an incident occurs. In this practical guide, the relationship between incident response and digital forensics is explored and you will learn how to undertake each and balance them to meet the needs of an organisation in the event of an information security incident. Best practice tips and real-life examples are included throughout.Trade Review‘A great book which I could see on the shelf of any investigator or included in the book lists of digital forensic and cyber security students at university’. -- Dale McGleenon * Cyber Forensics & Network Incident Response *'A fantastic summary of cyber incident response and digital forensics for existing practitioners and managers which covers the all-important impact on people! This a great book to whet the appetite of those aspiring to get into the field.' -- Martin Heyde * Senior Manager - Cyber Incident Response, Deloitte LLP *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Part 1: Incident Response Chapter 1: Understanding Information Security Incidents Chapter 2: Before The Incident Chapter 3: The Incident Response Process Chapter 4: Things To Avoid During Incident Response Chapter 5: After The Incident Chapter 6: The Business of Incident Response Part 2: Digital Forensics Chapter 7: Introducing The Digital Forensics Investigation Chapter 8: The Laws and Ethics of Digital Forensics Chapter 9: Digital Forensic Tools Chapter 10: Evidence Acquisition Basics Chapter 11: Capturing A Moving Target Chapter 12: Memory Forensics Chapter 13: Cloud Forensics Chapter 14: Mobile Device Forensics Chapter 15: Reporting and Presenting Your Findings Chapter 16: The Human Elements of Investigation
£31.49
Cornerstone Mindhunter: Inside the FBI Elite Serial Crime
Book Synopsis________________________________________The bestselling true story and inspiration behind the hit Netflix show of how one underfunded FBI team became the first to explore the dark world of serial murderers.John Douglas is a former FBI Special Agent and expert in criminal profiling and behavioural science. He made a career of looking evil in the eye - and understanding it. No wonder that he was the inspiration for Special Agent Jack Crawford in The Silence of the Lambs, as well as the film's consultant on the reality of serial killers.Douglas invented and established the practice of criminal profiling, and submerged himself in the world of serial killers in a quest to understand why they killed, and to help prevent more innocent lives from being ended by future killers. As his serial crime unit developed from a derided two-bit operation in a dingy officer to one of the FBI's elite task forces, Douglas personally confronted the most terrible crimes of the age, including those of Jeffrey Dahmer, Charles Manson, Ted Bundy and the Atlanta child murderer.With the fierce page-turning power of a bestselling novel, yet terrifyingly true, Mindhunter is a true crime classic.________________________________________'John Douglas knows more about serial killers than anybody in the world' - Jonathan Demme, director of The Silence of the Lambs 'A cracker of a book' - Esquire Trade Reviewgripping * I Paper *A frightening look inside the mind of the depraved * JOE 100 books to read before you die *John Douglas knows more about serial killers than anybody in the world -- Jonathan Demme, Director of The Silence of the LambsA cracker of a book * Esquire *John Douglas is the FBI's pioneer and master of investigative profiling, and one of the most exciting figures in law enforcement I've had the privilege of knowing -- Patricia Cornwell
£10.44
Johns Hopkins University Press Plane Crash
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface1. Takeoff!2. Takeoff (Never Mind!)3. Controlling the Plane4. Vanished!5. Practice Makes Perfect6. Turbulence7. The 168-Ton Glider8. Approach9. LandingEpilogueNotesReferencesIndex
£23.85
Taylor & Francis Practical Analysis and Reconstruction of Shooting
Book SynopsisPractical Analysis and Reconstruction of Shooting Incidents, Second Edition presents a holistic approach to shooting incident analysis and reconstruction, covering the entire spectrum of related sub-disciplines of forensic science. The book reviews basic firearm design and function, ammunition components, and terminology, explaining what constitutes pertinent evidence and appropriate results relative to autopsies, forensic laboratory analysis, and reenactments.The second edition features numerous additions including: Four new chapters Complete and extensive updates to all 16 original chapters Three case studies contributed by renowned professionals in the field New and revised exercises at the ends of chapters, with answers provided An expanded glossary of terminology Nearly 340 figures and illustrations, with several in full coloTable of ContentsTerminology: Its Use and Abuse—"The Devil Is in the Details." Shooting Reconstruction Myth Busters. Theory and Practice of Shooting Reconstruction. Mathematics of Shooting Reconstruction. Firearms and Ammunition Components. Shooting Reconstruction Equipment and Its Use. Smart Phone/Pad Apps for Shooting Reconstruction. Cartridge Case Ejection Pattern Testing for Semiautomatics. Shotgun Pattern Testing and Evidence Evaluation. Examination/Testing of Weapons and Ammunition Components. Gunshot Residue Testing. Bullet Hole and Wound Characteristics. Bullet Ricochet Phenomena. Bloodstains and Blood Spatter at Shooting Scenes. Officer-Involved Shootings. Case Analysis. Ballistics. Firearm/Ammunition Reference Collections, Databases, and Software. Report Writing, Demonstrative Evidence, and Courtroom Presentation. Maximizing Crime Laboratory Results. Glossary. Appendices.
£75.99
Royal Society of Chemistry Molecules of Murder: Criminal Molecules and
Book SynopsisMolecules of Murder is about infamous murderers and famous victims; about people like Harold Shipman, Alexander Litvinenko, Adelaide Bartlett, and Georgi Markov. Few books on poisons analyse these crimes from the viewpoint of the poison itself, doing so throws a new light on how the murders or attempted murders were carried out and ultimately how the perpetrators were uncovered and brought to justice. Part I includes molecules which occur naturally and were originally used by doctors before becoming notorious as murder weapons. Part II deals with unnatural molecules, mainly man-made, and they too have been dangerously misused in famous crimes. The book ends with the most famous poisoning case in recent years, that of Alexander Litvinenko and his death from polonium chloride. The first half of each chapter starts by looking at the target molecule itself, its discovery, its history, its chemistry, its use in medicine, its toxicology, and its effects on the human body. The second half then investigates a famous murder case and reveals the modus operandi of the poisoner and how some were caught, some are still at large, and some literally got away with murder. Molecules of Murder will explain how forensic chemists have developed cunning ways to detect minute traces of dangerous substances, and explain why some of these poisons, which appear so life-threatening, are now being researched as possible life-savers. Award winning science writer John Emsley has assembled another group of true crime and chemistry stories to rival those of his highly acclaimed Elements of Murder.Trade Review"Molecules of murder is a paean to forensic chemistry. It is also an eminently readable discussion of classic poisoning cases and the science behind them." * Molecular Interventions, P146. *"This very well written book should find its way into most school libraries, as it will appeal to those - young and old - who are fascinated either by the chemistry involved, or by the history of several murder cases." * Science in School, issue 13, Tim Harrison, University of Bristol. *"...each chapter is full of interesting nuggets of information that you just don't find in the standard toxicology textbooks.""...an excellent read for the chemist, toxicologist or occupational hygienist who is interested in the world of "true crime.""...the writing is a model of clarity, the stories logically laid out.""Highly recommended, too, for anybody who enjoys a good thriller!" * Safety and Health Practitioner *"This book is clearly written and much easier to digest than the compounds it describes.""Emsley has written a book that satisfies the true-crime reader as well as the science-orientated specialist.""I'm sure Gil Grisson, former head of the forensic investigation team in the TV Show "CSI" would have a copy on his shelf" * Chemical and Engineering News, Feb 2 2009, Volume 87, Number 05, Charles Tumosa *"In this highly engaging, detailed and morbidly fascinating slim volume, chemist John Emsley narrates the stories of those who made use of science for killing their fellow beings through deadly means""The cases are fascinating for science buffs because of the scientific background about the poisons, and for others for the ingenious thinking that went both into murders and the detective work involved in solving them." * Ashutosh Joglekar Blog, December 04, 2008 *"The accounts are superbly written, with appropriate ammounts of chemistry expertly blended with gripping accounts of criminal acts.""...I found this book fascinating and a brilliant mixture of chemistry and crime. The writing is excellent, the research thorough and the resulting book outstanding." * Education in chemistry, John Nicholson. *"This book is a must read for students of forensic science.""...is the right balance between a book on toxicology and an analysis of the use of poisons in crime""The case study analysis makes the book useful in other disciplines apart from a pure science and this would be a very good text for use in criminolgy or other social science based courses""The book has a very good glossary making it a useful reference source" * Physical Science Centre, Volume 9, Issue 2 *Table of ContentsPart I: From medicine to murder; Chapter 1: Ricin and the assassination of Georgi Markov; Chapter 2: Hyoscine and the murder of Belle Elmore; Chapter 3: Atropine and Mrs Agutter's gin and tonic; Chapter 4: Diamorphine and the Dr Jekyll of Hyde; Chapter 5: Adrenaline and the near-perfect murders of Kirsten Gilbert; Part II: So simple, so useful, so deadly; Chapter 6: Chloroform and the murder of Edwin Bartlett; Chapter 7: Life & Death & CO; Carbon monoxide and the homemade gas chamber; Chapter 8: Cyanide and the death on the Nile; Chapter 9: Paraquat and the poisoned gravy; Chapter 10: Polonium and the poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko;
£16.99
Barcharts, Inc Forensic Science
Book Synopsis
£8.06
Little, Brown Book Group Unnatural Death
Book SynopsisTHE BREATHTAKING NEW KAY SCARPETTA THRILLER FROM THE 120-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLERTwo mauled bodies in the woods. Two top secret autopsies. The most chilling case of Scarpetta''s career . . .In this thrilling new instalment of the #1 bestselling series, chief medical examiner Dr Kay Scarpetta finds herself in a Northern Virginia wilderness examining the remains of two campers wanted by federal law enforcement.The victims have been savaged beyond recognition, and other evidence is terrifying and baffling, including a larger-than-life footprint.After one of the most frightening body retrievals of her career, Scarpetta must discover who would commit murders this brutal, and why.''A chilling, thrilling, macabre masterpiece. Unnatural Death is Patricia Cornwell at her mesmerising finest. The best just got better''CHRIS WHITAKER, author of WE BEGIN AT THE END''Sinister, surprising and utterly unTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR UNNATURAL DEATH * - *This case is one of her most striking . . . an edge-of-the-seat mystery, packed with twists * DAILY MAIL *A chilling, thrilling, macabre masterpiece. Unnatural Death is Patricia Cornwell at her mesmerising finest. The best just got better -- CHRIS WHITAKERA sinister mystery from one of the all-time greats of this genre * SUN *Sinister, surprising and utterly unputdownable. Cornwell at her brilliant best -- M. J. ARLIDGEClassic Cornwell with an up-to-the-minute twenty-first-century plot - an intoxicating blend that proves Scarpetta is still queen of the autopsy and Cornwell is still queen of crime fiction. An utterly thrilling roller coaster ride -- ANDREA MARACornwell really is in a league of her own -- BOOK OF THE WEEK * HEAT *In this macabre and consuming novel, Cornwell proves once again why she is a crime writer still at the top of her game * WOMAN'S WEEKLY *An especially good entry in the series * BOOKLIST *A gripping crime thriller with delightfully unexpected twists . . . Both fans of the Scarpetta novels and newcomers to the series alike will find much to enjoy * HOT PRESS *With plot twists you won't see coming, this is a frightening, timely thriller * FABULOUS *Another clever-crafted chiller from the queen of the forensic thriller * BEST *Thrilling * TAKE A BREAK *Terrifying * CRIME MONTHLY *A tale so terrifying you'll be afraid to go into the woods this Hallowe'en * SUNDAY POST DUNDEE *PRAISE FOR PATRICIA CORNWELL * - *One of the best crime writers writing today * GUARDIAN *Astonishing . . . Thirty years on, there's still no other crime writer like her * SUNDAY TIMES *The top gun in this field * DAILY TELEGRAPH *America's most stimulating and chilling writer of crime fiction * THE TIMES *Forget the pretenders. Cornwell reigns * MIRROR *A pioneer of the genre of forensic psychological thriller * BBC *The Agatha Christie of the DNA age * EXPRESS *The queen of the forensic thriller * MAIL ON SUNDAY *Cutting-edge * SUN *When it comes to forensic sciences, nobody can touch Cornwell * NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW *Slick, fast-paced and brilliant * HEAT *
£15.29
Pan Macmillan What Lies Beneath
Book SynopsisPeter Faulding is a world-leading confined space rescue and forensic search specialist. He has pioneered the use of side-scan sonar in forensic searches for missing persons underwater in the UK and is a world leader in underwater search techniques. He has assisted in the search in many cold cases and has located human remains and evidence that had gone undetected for years, in some of the most remote locations on land and underwater. Peter is a qualified commercial diver, helicopter and fixed-wing pilot, and holds both a UK and a United States FAA pilot's licence. What Lies Beneath is his first book.
£11.39
Taylor & Francis Ltd Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
Book SynopsisIntroduction to Forensic Anthropology provides comprehensive coverage of key methods and issues in forensic anthropology. Using terminology and best practices recommended by the Scientific Working Group for Forensic Anthropology (SWGANTH) and the Anthropology Consensus Body of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI/ACB), it introduces students to all the major topics in the field, with material ranging from the attribution of ancestry and sex, to various forms of bone trauma, to identification through radiography.This fully updated, sixth edition incorporates new and improved methods, new data and worked examples from North America and across the globe. It also includes a new discussion on probabilities and centiles, increased emphasis on quantification of error rates of both old and new methods, an updated ancestry chapter, and updated URLs with free software to calculate various characteristics.This is a self-contained textbook that is ideal for a lower-division college-level class for non-majors and majors alike. This accessible and engaging text offers an array of features to support teaching and learning, including: boxed case studies extensive figures and photographs chapter summaries and student exercises a glossary of terms additional reading lists critical resources hands-on application for students when used with accompanying lab manual further instructor and student resources via a companion website: https://routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/9781032255590/. Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Bones, Teeth, Measurements, and Methods 3. Establishing Medicolegal Significance 4. Recovery Scene Methods 5. Estimating Postmortem Interval 6. Initial Treatment and Examination 7. Attribution of Population Affinity 8. Attribution of Sex 9. Estimation of Age at Death 10. Calculation of Stature 11. Death, Trauma, and the Skeleton 12. Projectile Trauma 13. Blunt Trauma 14. Sharp and Miscellaneous Trauma 15. Antemortem Skeletal Conditions 16. Postmortem Changes to Bone 17. Additional Aspects of Individualization 18. Obtaining an Identification 19. Conclusion
£68.39
John Wiley & Sons Inc Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
Book SynopsisThe gold standard in textbooks on forensic accounting, fraud detection, and deterrence In the newly revised third edition of Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination, a team of renowned educators provides students and professionals alike with a comprehensive introduction to forensic accounting, fraud detection, and deterrence. Adhering to the model curriculum for education in fraud and forensic accounting funded by the US National Institute of Justice, this leading textbook offers real-world practicality supported by effective learning pedagogies and engaging case studies that bring technical concepts to life. Covering every key step of the investigative process, Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination contains 32 integrated IDEA and Tableau software cases that introduce students to the practical tools accounting professionals use to maximize auditing and analytic capabilities, detect fraud, and comply with documentation requirements. Numerous case summTable of ContentsPreface xii About the Authors xiv Section i Introduction to Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination 1 1 Core Foundation Related to Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination 3 2 Who Commits Fraud and Why: The Profile and Psychology of the Fraudster 48 3 Legal, Regulatory, and Professional Environment 74 Section ii Fraud Schemes 109 4 Cash Receipt Schemes and Other Asset Misappropriations 111 5 Cash Disbursement Schemes 142 6 Corruption and the Human Factor 193 7 Financial Statement Fraud 217 Section iii Detection and Investigative Tools and Techniques 257 8 Fraud Detection: Red Flags and Targeted Risk Assessment 259 9 Evidence-Based Fraud Examinations 287 10 Effective Interviewing and Interrogation 323 11 Using Information Technology for Fraud Examination and Financial Forensics 354 Section iv Advanced Topics in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination 377 12 Complex Frauds and Financial Crimes 379 13 Cybercrime: Fraud in a Digital World 410 14 Antifraud and Compliance Efforts: Ethics, Prevention, and Deterrence 433 Section v Litigation Advisory Services and Remediation 457 15 Consulting, Litigation Support, and Expert Witnessing: Damages, Valuations, and Other Engagements 459 16 Remediation and Litigation Advisory Services 518 Glossary 595 Index 599
£113.36
Plural Publishing Inc Forensic Audiology
Book SynopsisFor audiologists wanting to expand into a role as an expert witness in legal cases this text covers the legal systems and the expectations in forensic audiology.
£98.00
Headline Publishing Group A Killer By Design: Murderers, Mindhunters, and
Book Synopsis'I think you have something here' I said, 'This could lead to a whole new way of understanding criminal behaviour. As far as I know no one's ever tried to figure out why serial killers kill. The implications are profound.' Haunting, heartfelt, and deeply human, Dr Ann Burgess's remarkable memoir combines a riveting personal narrative of fearless feminism and ambition, bone-chilling encounters with real-life monsters, and a revealing portrait of the ever-evolving US criminal justice system. A Killer By Design will inspire, terrify, and enlighten you in equal measure.It forces us to confront the age-old question 'What drives someone to kill, and how can we stop them?' 'Of all the colleagues I've worked with, Ann is one of the sharpest – and one of the toughest ... She taught us how to harness the chaos of serial killers' minds and helped us decipher the undecipherable. I'd recommend that everyone read A Killer By Design; not only is it a great page-turner, but it's about time Ann's story was heard' - JOHN E. DOUGLAS, former FBI criminal profiler and bestselling author of Mindhunter.Trade Review'Of all the colleagues I've worked with, Ann is one of the sharpest – and one of the toughest. Ann's behind-the-scenes work had a profound impact on the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit, since she taught us how to harness the chaos of serial killers' minds and helped us decipher the undecipherable. I'd recommend that everyone read A Killer By Design; not only is it a great page-turner, but it's about time Ann's story was heard' -- John E. Douglas, former FBI criminal profiler and bestselling author of Mindhunter'My career was shaped after reading the seminal text on sexual homicide co-authored by Dr. Ann Burgess – one of the original Mindhunters. Now, in A Killer By Design, Burgess shows how she helped refine the criminal profiling process, with an acute eye for detail and heartwarming compassion for the victims. This book has quickly become a permanent fixture on my bookshelf and is a must-read for anybody who wants to understand the history of exploring the predator's mind. Burgess is truly a hero in the fight against evil' -- Paul Holes, FBI Task Force Officer, retired cold case investigator, and co-host of Jensen and Holes: The Murder Squad podcast'I will never forget the first time I heard Ann Burgess speak about her work to a large audience at Penn. We all were mesmerized. Ann brought forensic nursing and her ground-breaking research on crime victims and trauma to the university. She completely upended how law enforcement thinks about victims of trauma and abuse, all while challenging long-held assumptions of American culture. Her story needs to be heard' -- Claire M. Fagin, Former Dean, Professor Emerita of the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and Interim President 1993-1994'As a young FBI criminal profiler walking the halls of the renowned FBI Behavioral Science Unit, I quickly realized that to be successful it was critical to identify professional mentors who possessed the knowledge, skills, and abilities that I aspired to. Ann Burgess was then and still stands out as an icon for me' -- Gregory M. Cooper, Executive Director of the Cold Case Foundation, Former FBI Profiler'As the FBI Behavioral Science Unit (BSU) grew and evolved in the late 1970s, Ann Burgess led the way for the Unit's training, research, and operational work to reach out to mental health professionals beyond the typical investigative/prosecutive perspective. She helped the BSU to add this new perspective and insight to its understanding of the behavior of both offenders and victims. Ann's new book, A Killer By Design, tells the behind the scenes story of her long term work with the BSU from her unique perspective. I highly recommend this book' -- Kenneth V. Lanning, 20-year member of the FBI BSU and author of Love, Bombs, and Molesters: An FBI Agent's Journey'Countless investigators and detectives around the world do work every single day that is based on the research and discoveries of Dr. Ann Burgess – myself included. But here, for the first time, we are able to experience the fascinating – and often heart wrenching-stories behind these facts, figures, and procedures alongside Ann as she worked the cases that would serve as the foundation of criminal profiling. This is a riveting book and will become a staple on the shelves of both experts, and armchair detectives' -- Sarah Cailean, Criminal Behaviorist'With her keen insight, decades of groundbreaking research in a male-dominated field, and relentless commitment to the victims of the worst imaginable crimes, Dr. Burgess has been a bona fide trailblazer in the forensic arena. This poignant, gripping, and long overdue account will soon prove a classic of the true crime genre' -- Michael H. Stone, M.D. & Gary Brucato, Ph.D., authors of The New Evil: Understanding the Emergence of Modern Violent Crime'One of my jobs at the BSU was to get the data that Dr. Burgess was analyzing in Boston to my Police Fellowship Program. I'd compare what the police fellows said on cases with what Dr. Burgess said. The foundational profiling tools we brought into the mix – which helped develop a well-defined, disciplined, and logical approach to the field of criminal profiling – stood the test of time. In A Killer By Design, readers get a behind-the-scenes look of what it was like to be at the forefront of such important work, and it's a must-read for anyone who wants to know what criminal profiling is really like, outside of movies and tv shows' -- Judson M. Ray, M.S., M.Ed., FBI Profiler (ret.)
£8.54
Transworld Publishers Ltd Written In Bone: hidden stories in what we leave
Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE CWA GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION'Gripping from the start, Written in Bone is superb' - Dr Richard Shepherd, author of Unnatural Causes'No Scientist communicates better than Sue Black' - Val McDermid, author of Still Life'Macabre, authoritative and fascinating.' - The Sunday TimesOur bones are the silent witnesses to the lives we lead. Our stories are marbled into their marrow.Drawing upon her years of research and a wealth of remarkable experience, the world-renowned forensic anthropologist Professor Dame Sue Black takes us on a journey of revelation. From skull to feet, via the face, spine, chest, arms, hands, pelvis and legs, she shows that each part of us has a tale to tell. What we eat, where we go, everything we do leaves a trace, a message that waits patiently for months, years, sometimes centuries, until a forensic anthropologist is called upon to decipher it.Some of this information is easily understood, some holds its secrets tight and needs scientific cajoling to be released. But by carefully piecing together the evidence, the facts of a life can be rebuilt.Limb by limb, case by case - some criminal, some historical, some unaccountably bizarre - Sue Black reconstructs with intimate sensitivity and compassion the hidden stories in what we leave behind.Praise for Sue Black:'Sue Black has a rare ability to make blood and bones come alive. A marvellous writer. Ruth Davidson, SMP'The corpse whisperer ... Is it okay for Black, or us, to enjoy this quite so much?''Fascinating' - Spectator'Gripping' - Guardian'Moving' - Scotsman'Engrossing' - Financial Times
£10.44
University of California Press Autopsy of a Crime Lab Exposing the Flaws in
Book SynopsisThis book exposes the dangerously imperfect forensic evidence that we rely on for criminal convictions. That's not my fingerprint, your honor,said the defendant,after FBI experts reported a 100-percentidentification.The FBI was wrong. It is shocking how often they are. Autopsy of a Crime Lab is the first book to catalog the sources of error and the faulty science behind a range of well-known forensic evidence, from fingerprints and firearms to forensic algorithms. In this devastating forensic takedown, noted legal expert Brandon L. Garrett poses the questions that should be asked in courtrooms every day: Where are the studies that validatethe basic premises of widely accepted techniques such as fingerprinting? How can experts testify with 100-percentcertainty about a fingerprint, when there is no such thing as a 100 percentmatch? Where is the quality control at the crime scenes and in the laboratories? Should we so readily adopt powerful new technologies like facial recognition software and rapid DNA machines? And why have judges been so reluctant to consider the weaknesses of so many long-accepted methods?Taking us into the lives of the wrongfully convicted or nearly convicted, into crime labs rocked by scandal, and onto the front lines of promising reform efforts driven by professionals and researchers alike, Autopsy of a Crime Lab illustrates the persistence and perniciousness of shaky science and its well-meaning practitioners.Trade Review“Autopsy of a Crime Lab forcefully reminds us that despite what we see on CSI, even airtight evidence must first be interpreted by boastful and fallible humans.” * Vanity Fair *"Garrett shatters illusions that forensics are always scientifically accurate, and that experts brought in to testify always know their subject. Autopsy of a Crime Lab provides resources to move forward and fix forensics, to ensure that human and scientific errors are kept to a minimum." * CHOICE *"Autopsy of a Crime Lab argues that judges should take their responsibility as gatekeepers of scientific and technical evidence more seriously." * Reason *“Autopsy of a Crime Lab offers in its form as well as its content a convincing argument against the current state of forensic science, as well as promising solutions for the way forward. This book would be an excellent resource for academics but would also be a great starting point for anyone who wants to learn more about the problems inherent within forensics.” * True Crime Index *"In Autopsy of a Crime Lab, Brandon Garrett has produced the best overview for a general audience to date of the legal-scientific problems at the heart of this controversy." * Law & Society Review *"Autopsy of a Crime Lab is an important first step in bringing the forensic system 'back to life' by tackling both the science itself, and how it should be understood and implemented in the criminal-legal system." * Criminal Law & Criminal Justice Books *"This book is a must-read for any person involved in justice at any level. Failure to understand the basic science behind forensics is to court miscarriage of justice on a grand scale. Judges and lawyers would be well advised to read this book and to keep it close at hand." * South Africa Law Review *"Its analysis of the shortcomings of most forensic sciences is nothing short of devastating." * Judicature *Table of ContentsPart I The Crisis in Forensics Introduction 1. The Bite Mark Case 2. The Crisis in Forensics Part II Flawed Forensics 3. False ID 4. Error Rates 5. Overstatement 6. Qualifications 7. Hidden Bias 8. The Gatekeepers Part III Failed Labs 9. Failed Quality Control 10. Crime Scene Contamination Part IV The Movement to Fix Forensics 11. The Rebirth of the Lab 12. Big Data Forensics 13. Fixing Forensics Acknowledgments Appendix Notes Index
£18.90
John Murray Press Dangerous Minds: A Forensic Psychiatrist's Quest
Book Synopsis'Exceptional . . . This thoughtful and engrossing book is as much about law as it is about minds' THE TIMESWhat drives someone to commit murder? What makes some people lash out on those that they love? Can we predict whether a child will grow into a violent adult, and what can we do to prevent it?These are just some of the questions that forensic psychiatrist Dr Taj Nathan interrogates every day in his work with violent offenders. Stories about violent or deviant behaviour are the subject of sensational headlines or inflated dramatic portrayals, but infinitely more complex and intriguing are the real people behind labels like 'psychopath', 'sex offender' or 'serial killer'. Taking us from secure hospital wards to high-security prisons to courtrooms, Dangerous Minds offers compelling and deeply compassionate accounts of ten people whose lives have been shaped by violence. From the impact of traumatic events in childhood to the evolutionary and cultural influences on the emergence of the social mind, this book is an insider's account of the origins of violence that asks its readers to re-evaluate all that they think they know about the people society deems most dangerous.Trade Review'Exceptional' * The Times *'An eye-opening journey into dangerous minds [that] explores what drives people to commit reprehensible acts . . . Thoughtful and engrossing' * The Times *'A unique text in explaining to a lay readership what a forensic psychiatrist does - clinical and medicolegal, and within the clinical hospital and prison work . . . A great service to the profession and to the public' -- Professor Keith Rix, Honorary Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, Visiting Professor of Medical Jurisprudence, Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Lead, Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians'Not only a fascinating read but it was one of the most compassionate, thoughtful and thought-provoking books I have read in a long time' -- Kristina Reed, Barrister
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Beyond the Body Farm
Book SynopsisA pioneer in forensic anthropology, Dr. Bill Bass created the world''s first laboratory dedicated to the study of human decomposition—three acres on a hillside in Tennessee where human bodies are left to the elements. His research has revolutionized forensic science, but during a career that has spanned half a century, Bass and his work have ranged far beyond the gates of the Body Farm.In this riveting book, the renowned bone sleuth explores the rise of modern forensic science and takes readers deep into the real world of crime scene investigation. Beyond the Body Farm is an extraordinary journey through some of the most fascinating investigations of Dr. Bass''s career—and a remarkable look at the high-tech science used to crack the most perplexing cases.
£16.14
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
Book SynopsisGrounded firmly in real-world practice, Forensic Accounting provides the most comprehensive view of fraud investigation on the market. Where other books focus almost entirely on auditing and financial reporting, Hopwood, Young, and Leiner include a vast range of civil and criminal accounting fraud and related activities, from false business valuations and employer fraud to information security and counter-terrorism. The author team provide experience in fraud investigation that lends the book real-world perspective unmatched by any other.Table of ContentsPart One: Introduction to Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination1. Introduction to Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination2. The Forensic Accounting Legal Environment3. Fundamentals 1: Accounting Information Systems4. Fundamentals 2: The Auditing EnvironmentPart Two: Fraud Examination Theory, Practice, and Methods5. Fraud Prevention and Risk Management6. Fraud Detection7. The Fraud Investigation and Engagement Processes8. The Evidence Collection Process9. Fraud Examination Evidence I: Physical, Documentary, and Observational Evidence10. Fraud Examination Evidence II: Interview and Interrogation Methods11. Fraud Examination III: Forensic Science and Computer Forensics12. The Fraud Report, Litigation, and the Recovery ProcessPart Three: Occupational and Organizational Fraud13. Employee, Vendor, and Other Frauds against the Organization14. Financial Statement Fraud15. Fraud and SOX CompliancePart Four: Specialized Fraud Areas16. Tax Fraud17. Bankruptcy, Divorce, Identity Theft, and Loan and Insurance Fraud18. Organized Crime, Counterterrorism, and Antimoney-LaunderingPart Five: Other Forensic Accounting Services19. Business Valuation20. Dispute Resolution Services
£192.32
Cornerstone Silent Witnesses
Book SynopsisA crime scene. A murder. A mystery.The most important person on the scene? The forensic scientist. And yet the intricate details of their work remains a mystery to most of us. Silent Witnesses looks at the history of forensic science over the last two centuries, during which time a combination of remarkable intuition, painstaking observation and leaps in scientific knowledge have developed this fascinating branch of detection. Throwing open the casebook, it introduces us to such luminaries as ''The Wizard of Berkeley'' Edward Heinrich, who is credited with having solved over 2000 crimes, and Alphonse Bertillon, the French scientist whose guiding principle ''no two individuals share the same characteristics'' became the core of identification. Along the way, it takes us to India and Australia, Columbia and China, Russia, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. And it proves that, in order to solve ever more complicated cases, science must always stay one step ahead of the killer.Trade ReviewIt is a fascinating story, and makes for a thoroughly good read. -- Bernard Porter * Guardian *A convincing and readable history of a science defined by the simple maxim: 'Every contact leaves a trace.' -- Tom Whipple * The Times *A real-life whodunnit. -- Marcus Berkmann * Daily Mail *A truly gripping story. * Big Issue in the North *
£10.44
Elsevier Science Ethics in Forensic Science
Book SynopsisComprehensively addresses ethics in forensics beyond the laboratory. This title presents case studies to illustrate ethical dilemmas. It places forensic ethics within the canons of the legal and medical systems.Trade Review"Downs, a medical examiner and consultant, and Swienton, a forensic attorney and consultant, provide forensic and criminal justice practitioners, crime scene investigators and photographers, law enforcement training centers, police academies and local agencies, and forensic consultants and scientists with a guide to ethics in forensic science. It contains 17 chapters by forensic science, law, and other specialists from the US who discuss the history of ethics, provide brief synopses of major theorists, and address topics like the religious perspective of applied ethics in forensics; general ethical dilemmas; codes of ethics in forensic science societies and other organizations (education, business, religion, medicine, etc.); the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner model; teaching ethics; criminal investigation, crime lab and crime scene, and judicial ethics; the post-conviction process; whistleblowers; and ethics in law enforcement, for child abuse prosecutors and defense attorneys, in testimony of forensic practitioners, and in media." --Reference and Research Book News, Inc. "This book attempts to answer the question: "When is ethical, ethical, and when is it not?" Its contributors write on topics such as general forensic ethical dilemmas; codes of ethics as spelled out by forensic science societies; ethics in SANE practice; how to teach ethics; ethics in law enforcement, criminal investigations, crime laboratories, and crime scene investigations; and ethics for attorneys, prosecutors, and expert witnesses." --Evidence Technology Magazine, July-August 2012Table of Contents1. A Brief History of Ethics Jennifer Downs 2. The Forensic Practitioner’s Quest for Truth Fr. William Willoughby, III, Sister Elena Thompson, and J.C. Upshaw Downs 3. General Forensic Ethical Dilemmas Jay A. Siegel 4. Codes of Ethics in Forensic Science Societies: The Organizational Parameters of Morality and Conduct Kenneth E. Melson 5. Ethical Foundations for SANE Practice Linda E. Ledray and Susan Chasson 6. Ethics Codes in Other Organizations: Structures and Enforcement J.C. Upshaw Downs and Anjali Ranadive Swienton 7. Teaching Ethics Max M. Houck and Robin T. Bowen 8. Ethics in Law Enforcement; Defining the Thin Blue Line Fred E. Stephens 9. Criminal Investigational Ethics James Markey 10. Ethics in the Crime Laboratory and in Crime Scene Investigations Barry A.J. Fisher 11. Ethics for Child Abuse Prosecutors – A Call to Leadership Rachelle L. Carnesale 12. Ethical Duties of Attorneys and Experts in Cases Involving Forensic Evidence, from the Perspective of the Defense Andrea Roth 13. Ethics in Testimony Joseph P. Bono, Anjali Ranadive Swienton and J.C. Upshaw Downs 14. Judicial Ethics Haskell M. Pitluck 15. Ethics, Forensics, and the Post-Conviction Process Jules Epstein 16. Whistle Blowers J.C. Upshaw Downs 17. Ethics in Media Anjali Ranadive Swienton and J.C. Upshaw Downs
£55.79
Elsevier Science Identifying Ignitable Liquids in Fire Debris
Table of Contents1. Introduction2. Ignitable Liquid Products3. ASTM E16184. General Production Processes of Ignitable Liquid Products5. Fire Debris Analysis Methods6. Interferences in Identification of Ignitable Liquid Products7. Guidance for the Identification of Ignitable Liquids in Fire Debris
£26.59
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc A Laboratory Manual for Forensic Anthropology
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Human Osteology and Odontology 3. Examination Methods 4. Medicolegal Significance 5. Forensic Taphonomy 6. Forensic Archaeology and Scene Processing 7. Processing and Preparing Remains 8. Sex Estimation 9. Ancestry Estimation 10. Age Estimation 11. Stature Estimation 12. Individual Skeletal Variation 13. Analysis of Skeletal Trauma 14. Personal Identification 15. Miscellaneous Topics and Final Case Exercise
£50.36
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Crime Scene Investigation Laboratory Manual
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSECTION I Exercise A: Defining a Crime Scene Exercise B: Physical Evidence at Crime Scenes Exercise C: Locard Exchange Principle SECTION II Exercise D: First Responders at Crime Scenes Exercise E: Crime Scene Security Exercise F:Preliminary Scene Survey SECTION III Exercise G: Crime Scene Documentation: Notes Exercise H: Crime Scene Documentation: Videography Exercise I: Crime Scene Documentation: Photography Exercise J: Crime Scene Documentation: Sketching SECTION IV Exercise K: Physical Searches Exercise L: Visualization and Enhancement: Lighting Aids Exercise M: Visualization and Enhancement: Biological Evidence Exercise N: Visualization and Enhancement: Chemical Evidence Exercise O: Visualization and Enhancement: Combination Methods Exercise P: Packaging, Preservation, and Collection of Evidence SECTION V Exercise Q: Final Scene Survey Exercise R: Crime Scene Reconstruction: Wound Dynamics Exercise S: Crime Scene Reconstruction: Glass Fracture Patterns Exercise T: Crime Scene Reconstruction: Bloodstain Patterns I Exercise U: Crime Scene Reconstruction: Bloodstain Patterns II Exercise V: Crime Scene Reconstruction: Shooting Investigations Exercise W: Crime Scene Reconstruction: Report Writing and Mock Scene Reconstruction
£63.95
Elsevier Science Forensic Serology
£71.09
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Forensic Genetic Approaches for Identification of
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Missing persons and unidentified human remains: The world’s silent mass disaster 2. Challenges in forensic genetic investigations of decomposed or skeletonized human remains: Environmental exposure, DNA degradation, inhibitors, and low copy number (LCN) I. Guidelines and best practices for handling and processing human skeletal remains for genetic studies 3. Facilities design and workflow considerations for processing unidentified human skeletal remains 4. Location, recovery, and excavation of human remains for forensic testing 5. Skeletal microstructure, bone diagenesis, optimal sample selection, and pre-processing preparation techniques for DNA testing 6. DNA extraction methods for human skeletal remains 7. Quantitative and qualitative assessment of DNA recovered from human skeletal remains II. Types of DNA markers and applications for identification 8. Autosomal short tandem repeat (STR) profiling of human 9. Y-chromosome analysis for unidentified human remains (UHR) investigations 10. Mitochondrial DNA and its use in the forensic analysis of skeletal material 11. X-chromosome short tandem repeats (X-STRs): Applications for human remains identification 12. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs): Ancestry-, phenotype-, and identity-informative SNPs 13. Diallelic Markers: INDELs and INNULs III. Traditional platforms, alternative strategies, and emerging technologies for DNA analysis of human skeletal remains 14. Genotyping and sequencing of DNA recovered from human skeletal remains using capillary electrophoresis (CE) 15. Rapid DNA identification of human skeletal remains 16. Emerging technologies for DNA analysis of challenged samples IV. Analysis of genetic data recovered from skeletonized human remains 17. Best practices in the development and effective use of a forensic DNA database for identification of missing persons and unidentified human remains 18. Software and database functionality for direct identification and kinship analysis: The Mass Fatality Identification System (M-FISys) 19. Bioinformatic tools for interrogating DNA recovered from human skeletal remains 20. The emerging discipline of forensic genetic genealogy V. Complementary and multidisciplinary approaches to assist in identification of unidentified human skeletal remains 21. Forensic anthropology in a DNA world: How anthropological methods complement DNA-based identification of human remains 22. Generation of a personal chemical profile from skeletonized human remains 23. Forensic odontology: Historical perspectives and current applications for identification of human remains 24. Forensic facial reconstruction of skeletonized and highly decomposed human remains
£106.20
Pearson Education (US) Investigating HighTech Crime
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Intro to Computer Hardware, Software, and the Internet 2. Introduction to Operating Systems 3. High Tech Criminal Offenses 4. High Tech Frauds 5. High Tech VICE Crimes, Hackers, and Terrorists 6. Tracking & Tracing Internet Crimes 7. Pedophiles and Online Child Enticement 8. Online Intelligence Gathering 9. Legal Issues 10. Handling High Tech Evidence 11. Developing a Computer Forensics Unit APPENDIX A: STATE AND/OR AGENCY LISTING OF COMPUTER CRIMES TASK FORCES APPENDIX B: STATE COMPUTER CRIMES STATUTES–CITATIONS APPENDIX C: DEFINITIONS OF COMMON TERMS USED IN A HIGH TECH CRIME SEARCH WARRANT AFFIDAVIT
£123.44
Pearson Education (US) Network Forensics
Book SynopsisSherri Davidoff is a founder of LMG Security, an information security consulting and research firm. Her specialties include network penetration testing, digital forensics, social engineering testing, and web application assessments. She holds her S.B. in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from MIT. Jonathan Ham has been commissioned to teach NCIS investigators how to use Snort, performed packet analysis from a facility more than two thousand feet underground, taught intrusion analysis to the NSA, and chartered and trained the CIRT for one of the largest U.S. civilian federal agencies. He is a founder of LMG Security. His favorite field is ip[6:2].Table of ContentsForeword xvii Preface xix Acknowledgments xxv About the Authors xxvii Part I: Foundation 1 Chapter 1: Practical Investigative Strategies 3 1.1 Real-World Cases 3 1.2 Footprints 8 1.3 Concepts in Digital Evidence 9 1.4 Challenges Relating to Network Evidence 16 1.5 Network Forensics Investigative Methodology (OSCAR) 17 1.6 Conclusion 22 Chapter 2: Technical Fundamentals 23 2.1 Sources of Network-Based Evidence 23 2.2 Principles of Internetworking 30 2.3 Internet Protocol Suite 35 2.4 Conclusion 44 Chapter 3: Evidence Acquisition 45 3.1 Physical Interception 46 3.2 Traffic Acquisition Software 54 3.3 Active Acquisition 65 3.4 Conclusion 72 Part II: Traffic Analysis 73 Chapter 4: Packet Analysis 75 4.1 Protocol Analysis 76 4.2 Packet Analysis 95 4.3 Flow Analysis 103 4.4 Higher-Layer Traffic Analysis 120 4.5 Conclusion 133 4.6 Case Study: Ann’s Rendezvous 135 Chapter 5: Statistical Flow Analysis 159 5.1 Process Overview 160 5.2 Sensors 161 5.3 Flow Record Export Protocols 166 5.4 Collection and Aggregation 168 5.5 Analysis 172 5.6 Conclusion 183 5.7 Case Study: The Curious Mr. X 184 Chapter 6: Wireless: Network Forensics Unplugged 199 6.1 The IEEE Layer 2 Protocol Series 201 6.2 Wireless Access Points (WAPs) 214 6.3 Wireless Traffic Capture and Analysis 219 6.4 Common Attacks 224 6.5 Locating Wireless Devices 229 6.6 Conclusion 235 6.7 Case Study: HackMe, Inc. 236 Chapter 7: Network Intrusion Detection and Analysis 257 7.1 Why Investigate NIDS/NIPS? 258 7.2 Typical NIDS/NIPS Functionality 258 7.3 Modes of Detection 261 7.4 Types of NIDS/NIPSs 262 7.5 NIDS/NIPS Evidence Acquisition 264 7.6 Comprehensive Packet Logging 267 7.7 Snort 268 7.8 Conclusion 275 7.9 Case Study: Inter0ptic Saves the Planet (Part 1 of 2) 276 Part III: Network Devices and Servers 289 Chapter 8: Event Log Aggregation, Correlation, and Analysis 291 8.1 Sources of Logs 292 8.2 Network Log Architecture 306 8.3 Collecting and Analyzing Evidence 311 8.4 Conclusion 317 8.5 Case Study: L0ne Sh4rk’s Revenge 318 Chapter 9: Switches, Routers, and Firewalls 335 9.1 Storage Media 336 9.2 Switches 336 9.3 Routers 340 9.4 Firewalls 344 9.5 Interfaces 348 9.6 Logging 352 9.7 Conclusion 355 9.8 Case Study: Ann’s Coffee Ring 356 Chapter 10: Web Proxies 369 10.1 Why Investigate Web Proxies? 369 10.2 Web Proxy Functionality 371 10.3 Evidence 375 10.4 Squid 377 10.5 Web Proxy Analysis 381 10.6 Encrypted Web Traffic 392 10.7 Conclusion 401 10.8 Case Study: Inter0ptic Saves the Planet (Part 2 of 2) 402 Part IV: Advanced Topics 421 Chapter 11: Network Tunneling 423 11.1 Tunneling for Functionality 423 11.2 Tunneling for Confidentiality 427 11.3 Covert Tunneling 430 11.4 Conclusion 439 11.5 Case Study: Ann Tunnels Underground 441 Chapter 12: Malware Forensics 461 12.1 Trends in Malware Evolution 462 12.2 Network Behavior of Malware 484 12.3 The Future of Malware and Network Forensics 491 12.4 Case Study: Ann’s Aurora 492 Afterword 519 Index 521
£51.29
Oxford University Press, USA Expert Evidence and Criminal Justice Omclj Oxford Monographs on Criminal Law and Justice
Book SynopsisAs an increasing range of expert evidence becomes available to it, the criminal justice system must answer a series of questions such as: should experts be permitted to give evidence on the credibility of witnesses? This work explores these issues, utilizing work in a number of disciplines.Trade ReviewMike Redmayne writes perceptively ... The breadth of the book is one of its strengths ... Redmayne excels at clearing the underbrush from the British opinions - stripping away the stated reasons in an attempt to discern the existence of unstated reasons. * Jurimetrics Journal *Table of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. Constructing Cases with Science ; 3. Probability Models in Forensic Science ; 4. Presenting Probabilities in Court ; 5. The Admissibility of Expert Evidence: (1) Evidentiary Reliability ; 6. The Admissibility of Expert Evidence: (2) The Rule in R. v. Turner ; 7. Adversarial Experts ; Index
£116.88
Oxford University Press Planting Clues How plants solve crimes
Book SynopsisDavid Gibson explores the role played by plants (and fungi) in investigating crime. Highlighting a range of real cases in which botanical evidence was involved, he describes how leaves, seeds, and moss fragments can link a suspect to a crime scene. He also considers cases in which plants themselves can be the subject of crime.Trade ReviewThe narrative offers an interesting experience for the reader, who may learn and be entertained at the same time. * F. W. Yow, CHOICE *A great and fascinating read that will be devoured by both those lay folk into popular science and crime procedural stories alike, but also those who have studied biological sciences * Jonathan Cowie, SF2 Concatenation *There is some genuinely interesting material here... You can't fault Gibson's enthusiasm for the subject - and I suspect would-be botanists will enjoy it, while murder mystery writers will gain some excellent ideas for methods that their CSI teams can use. * Brian Clegg *A wide-ranging survey of forensic botany... [the book] has some great tales about how plants help solve crimes - and are used to commit them. * Kate Douglas, New Scientist *Gibson is a brisk, lucid writer...very good at conveying complex technical information smoothly. * Jake Kerridge, Daily Telegraph *Planting Clues opens up a world that few of us know about, and while the book is heavy on technical details, it manages to balance these with (often brutal) case studies that help to bring to life the many ways in which plants (and botanists) have helped to solve crimes. This makes the pages fly by. * Kit Gillet, Geographical *A great book... Written in a very accessible way, Planting Clues should not only appeal to the general reader, but will also serve well as a textbook for an undergraduate course on forensic... a most welcome addition to the literature on plant-based forensics. * Nigel Chaffey, Botany One *well-structured and readable * Margaret Graham, Frost Magazine *Gibson's case studies aren't for the faint of heart... Armchair criminologists...will find plenty to like. * , Publishers Weekly *Recommended reading for those interested in biology, forensic sciences, botany, and crime solving. * Defrosting Cold Cases *David Gibson provides an engaging introduction, eminently readable...Not only is Planting Clues a great and fascinating read that will be devoured by both those lay folk into popular science and crime procedural stories alike, but also those who have studied biological sciences, are doing so, or are thinking of embarking on a bioscience course...I highly recommend [it]. * Jonathan Cowie, SF2 Concatenation *This volume is an excellent, entirely new type of treatment of the subject matter, deeply researched, and clearly and succinctly written. * Shirley A. Graham, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, Missouri, The Quarterly Review of Biology *Gibson's book includes a wide range of examples of 'forensic botany'...Gibson makes clear that taxonomic classification is at the heart of all forensic applications of botany, from Locard's dandelion to Wiltshire's palynomorphs. * Liam Shaw, London Review of Books *Table of ContentsPrologue: An Entangled Bank 1: A Tree Never Lies 2: Everything That's Touched 3: Getting Caught Up 4: Every Particle Tells A Story 5: It's in the Genes 6: A Forensic Pharmacopoeia 7: Hiding in Plain SightCoda: Moving Forward
£20.24
The University of Chicago Press Postmortem How Medical Examiners Explain
Book SynopsisWhy did someone die? Should someone be held accountable? Can medical examiners unmask the perfect crime? Examining the world of medical examiners, this title presents the intricate web of pathological, social, legal, and moral issues in which they operate. It focuses on how medical examiners speak to the living on behalf of the dead.Trade Review"Fascinating, carefully crafted, and very illuminating. Strongly grounded in the three years Stefan Timmermans spent shadowing medical examiners, Postmortem also draws extensively on written materials about forensic pathology, medical examiners, the coroners who preceded them, and especially on the court records of the infamous 'nanny trial.' It is remarkably rich and gives us new insight into how we moderns manage death." - Carol Heimer, Northwestern University"
£33.91
The University of Chicago Press Postmortem
Book SynopsisDelves into the world of medical examiners to uncover the intricate web of social, legal, and moral issues in which they operate. This work reveals how medical examiners speak to the living on behalf of the dead.Trade Review"Postmortem is a revelatory account of how medical examiners use the tools of modern science to discern causes of suspicious deaths. Timmermans takes us deep into the grisly world of forensic investigators, with gripping stories from the autopsy table and vivid descriptions of the morgue's back rooms. His greatest contribution is to explain how and why medical examiners gained the authority to tell us why we die, and to help us understand what their perspective reveals and conceals. An unforgettable book." - Eric Klinenberg, author of Heat Wave "Postmortem is a wake-up call to forensic pathology.... This book should be viewed as provocative, rather than threatening, and should be a stimulus for important discussions and action by the forensic pathology community." - Journal of the American Medical Association"
£18.00
McGill-Queen's University Press Forensic Colonialism
Book SynopsisThough forensic genetic technologies are upheld as important tools of justice the development of these technologies has been accomplished through the ongoing genetic servitude of Indigenous Peoples. Forensic Colonialism explores how these controversial methods serve only privileged populations, and keep others exploited and criminalized.Trade Review“There is so little scholarly analysis of biotechnology, colonization, and policing theory – particularly regarding the Uyghurs, one of the most urgent sites of contemporary settler colonization – and it is vital that this research be shared with scientists and the public. Mark Munsterhjelm expertly takes on this difficult task with his encyclopedic knowledge of the history of DNA collection in this unique, engaging, and important book.” Darren Byler, Simon Fraser University and author of In the Camps: China's High-Tech Penal Colony
£35.10
Hachette Books Lay Them to Rest
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£27.00
Routledge Forensic Psychiatry
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£153.00
Taylor & Francis Detector Dogs and Scent Movement
Dogs detect scent from a source that is carried to them in a plume by the wind. The most important tool for a detector dog handler to have on searches is a knowledge of scent plume movement or scent dynamics (the science of scent movement). Such knowledge resides primarily in scientific journals that are largely inaccessible to detector dog handlers and written in language that is difficult to understand. Detector Dogs and the Science of Scent Movement: A Handlerâs Guide to Environments and Procedures retrieves, reviews, and interprets the results of pertinent scientific research on scent dynamics and presents these results in terms that are easier for handlers to understand.Information on the physiology of the dogâs nose, their sense of smell, and the properties of scent provide the essential information on the process of scenting. The composition of training aids for explosives, narcotics, human remains and other sources is discussed. Recommendations are made on the
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