Houck, Max M. <br/><br/>
Fundamentals of forensic science / 
Max M. Houck, Jay A. Siegel. 
 - 2nd edition. 
 - Amsterdam ;  London :  Academic,  c2010. 
 - xvii, 661 p. :  ill. (chiefly col.) ;  26 cm. 
<br/><br/> Previous ed.: Oxford: Academic, 2006. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references, glossary of terms and index. 
<br/><br/>Criminal justice and forensic science: Introduction; Crime scene investigation; The nature of evidence - Analytical tools: Microscopy; Light and matter; Separation methods - Biological sciences: Pathology; Anthropology and odontology; Entomology; Sereology and bloodstain pattern analysis; DNA analysis; Forensic hair examinations - Chemical sciences: Illicit drugs; Forensic Toxicology; Textile fibers; Paint analysis; Soil and glass; Fires and explosions - Physical sciences: Friction ridge examination; Questioned documents; Firearms and tool marks; Impression evidence - Law and forensic science: Legal aspects of forensic science. 
<br/><br/> This study of the elements of forensic sciences considers forensic science in these areas: analytical tools, biological sciences, chemical sciences, physical sciences/patterns and impressions, forensic science and law. Tools for the job, and the expertise and means needed are covered for each area. 
<br/><br/> Specialized. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780123749895 (hbk.) :  £60.99 0123749891 (hbk.) :  £60.99 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Forensic sciences.<br/>Criminal investigation.<br/>Crime.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>363.2'5