Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science (11th Edition)

This best-selling text, written for the non-scientist, is appropriate for all kinds of students, including criminal justice, law enforcement, law, and more!

Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, 11e, strives to make the technology of the brand new crime laboratory clear and comprehensible to the non-scientist. The nature of physical evidence is defined, and the limitations that technology and current knowledge impose on its individualization and characterization are examined. By combining case stories with applicable technology, Criminalistics endeavors to capture the pulse and fervor of forensic science investigations. An important component of the text centers on discussions of the common items of physical evidence encountered at crime scenes. These chapters include descriptions of forensic analysis, in addition to up to date techniques for the correct collection and preservation of evidence at crime scenes. Particular attention is paid to the meaning and role of probability in interpreting the evidential significance of scientifically evaluated evidence.

Teaching and Learning

Written by a well-known authority in forensic science, this text introduces the non-scientific student to the field of forensic science. It provides:

• Clear and comprehensible writing for the non-scientific student: Makes text appropriate for all kinds of students, including criminal justice, law enforcement, and more
• Comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of forensics and its role in criminal investigation: Captures the pulse and intensity of forensic science investigations and the attention of the busiest student
• Outstanding pedagogical features: Supports both teaching and learning

MyCJLab: This text is To be had to be packaged with MyCJLab Summer of 2014!

• MyCJLab—a valuable media teaching and learning tool that includes videos, simulations, activities, assessments, and course management solutions
• Introduces students to the scope and depth of the major fields in criminal justice and includes the contemporary research findings and current events shaping the field
• Encourages active participation through very important thinking features and learning tools

Crimninalistics 11e + MyCJLab ISBN: 0133481999 – To be had June 2014

Crimninalistics 11e + MyCJLab with eText: 0133458814 – To be had June 2014