Forensic science and law : investigative applications in criminal, civil, and family justice /: investigative applications in criminal, civil, and family justice. (2005)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Cyril H. Wecht, John T. Rago.
• Other Names: Wecht, Cyril H, 1931-; Rago, John T
• Contents: PART I: OVERVIEW ; Ancient Tradition — The Relationship of Science and Law; Robert D. Taylor ; Logic in Forensic Science, The Honorable Ruggero J. Aldisert ; Forensic Science and Law — Revealing Truth and Freedom in a Single Light, John T. Rago ; PART II: FOUNDATIONS OF LAW ; Criminal Law and Procedure, Bruce A. Antkowiak ; Forensic Science and the Family, Vanessa S. Browne-Barbour and Margaret K. Krasik ; The Civil Justice System, Nicholas P. Cafardi ; Discovery in Civil Cases, S. Michael Streib ; Contract Law — Forensic Agreements, John E. Murray, Jr. ; Fundamental Principles of Tort Law, Kellen McClendon ; Product Liability, Patrick Lavelle ; Forensic Medicine and Medical Negligence —Initial Case Investigation Applications, Suzanne Edgett Collins ; Construction Law, Richard F. Paciaroni and Kevin J. Stubblebine ; PART III: BRIDGING THE FOUNDATIONS ; Experts and the Admissibility of Evidence Concerning Scientific, Technical, and Other Specialized Areas of Knowledge, Raymond F. Sekula and Sarah Eckel Hinton ; PART IV: FOUNDATIONS OF FORENSIC SCIENCE ; Section A: Evidence and the Physical Sciences ; A Critical Analysis of Selected Features of Fingerprinting, James E. Starrs ; Trace Evidence Examination, Pamela Woods ; Firearm and Toolmark Identification, Deborah L. Chaklos and Michelle N. Kuehner ; The Investigation of Fire and Explosions, Robert M. Huston ; Questioned Document Examination, Thomas Vastrick ; Section B: Evidence and the Biological Sciences ; Forensic Pathology, Cyril H. Wecht and Victor W. Weedn ; Forensic Toxicology, Frederick W. Fochtman ; Serology, Thomas C. Meyers ; DNA Analysis, Victor W. Weedn ; The Science of Forensic Entomology, Neal H. Haskell ; Forensic Odontology, Michael N. Sobel ; Forensic Anthropology, Kathleen J. Reichs ; Section C: Evidence and the Social and Applied Sciences ; An Overview, Jagdeep S. Bhandari ; Behavioral Science and the Law, Michael Welner and Katherine Ramsland ; Digital Forensics, Mark M. Pollitt ; Forensic Linguistics, Authorship Attribution, and Admissibility, Carole E. Chaski ; Forensic Accounting, Kenneth C. McCrory ; Forensic Economics in Instances of Wrongful Death and Injury, Matthew R. Marlin ; Forensic Engineering and Science, Steven C. Batterman and Scott D. Batterman ; PART V: TOPICS IN THE PRACTICE OF FORENSIC SCIENCE ; Crime Scene Management, Henry C. Lee and Timothy Palmbach ; The Roles of Public Attorneys in the Practice of Forensic Science, Laura A. Ditka and Michael J. Machen ; Forensic and Legal Nursing, L. Kathleen Sekula and Ann Wolbert Burgess ; Forensic Science and Public Health — The Role of Enabling Statutes, Reporting Obligations, and Privacy Laws, Jack W. Snyder ; Forensic Science and Public Health — The Role of Forensic Epidemiology, Steven A. Koehler ; Lawyers, Ethics, and the Forensic Professional, Mark D. Yochum
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2005
• Extent: 1 online resource (728 pages), (60 illustrations)
• Subjects: 347.7367; Evidence, Expert -- United States; Forensic sciences -- United States; Criminal investigation -- United States
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781420058116; 1420058118
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
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