Physical Evidences : Introduction and Bibliography on Their Forensic Analysis

Contents: Acknowledgement. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Forensic comparison and identification of glass. 3. Forensic analysis of paint. 4. Forensic analysis of hair. 5. Forensic analysis of fibres. 6. Forensic analysis of blood. 7. Forensic analysis of semen. 8. Diatom and Drowning. 9. Forensic analysis of soil. 10. Forensic document examination. 11. Forensic examination of photocopy document. Subject index.

"Physical Evidences and Their Forensic Investigation fills a void in the resources available to research and practitioners in forensic examination of physical evidences by providing many basics and fundamental approaches of the analysis for different kinds of physical evidences. It has comprehensive bibliography and is a remarkable accomplishment and worthwhile addition to the forensic literature. Thus it is an invaluable guide for both trainees and forensic scientists. This book will be of value to practitioners and research students alike, as well as to law enforcement agencies. Its accessible and authoritative approach will define it as the reference on the subject.

Features:

• Historical development of forensic science.
• Introduction to pioneer forensic scientists.
• Physical evidence-Definition types and importance.
• Analytical techniques.
• Bibliography on analytical approaches.
• Physical evidences e.g. Glass, paint, soil, blood, semen, hair, fibers document, photocopies.
• Diatom and drowning.
• Subject index."