{"product_id":"fingerprints-9780367479510","title":"Fingerprints","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerprints: Analysis and Understanding the Science, Second Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e is a thorough update of Mark Hawthorneâs classic written by two professionals with combined experience not only in crime scene investigations but also as court-recognized experts in latent print examination. Designed as a concise text to cover the fundamental techniques and principles of obtaining and analyzing latent fingerprint evidence, the book is laid out and written in an easy to understand format for those front-line professionals collecting and analyzing fingerprint evidence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver time, the degree of sophistication and education on fingerprints and friction ridge analysis has increased. Ultimately, through scientific study by pioneers in the field, the composition of friction skin soon became evident: that it could be used as a unique identifier of individuals. Now, fingerprints and footprints as unique identifiersâand their use in criminal casesâhave become commonplace and an essent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface. Acknowledgements. About the Authors. \u003cb\u003ePart I: Fingerprints Analysis.\u003c\/b\u003e Chapter 1 – The History of Fingerprints. Chapter 2 – Systematic Methods of Identification. Chapter 3 – Fingerprint Pattern Types and Associated Terminology. Chapter 4 – Introduction to Classification Systems. \u003cb\u003ePart II: Development, Identification, and Presentation of Fingerprints.\u003c\/b\u003e Chapter 5 – Known\/Direct\/Inked Fingerprints; Processing Technique for Unknown\/Latent Fingerprints. Chapter 6 – Court Preparation and Presentation. Appendix A. Appendix B. Appendix C. Bibliography. Index.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51017919234391,"sku":"9780367479510","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/fingerprints-9780367479510","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}