Binding: Paperback
Description: Forensic science is a subject of wide fascination. What happens at a crime scene? How does DN a profiling work? How can it help solve crimes that happened 20 years ago? In forensic science a criminal case can often hinge on a piece of evidence such as a hair a blood trace half a footprint or a tyre mark. Complex scientific findings must be considered carefully and dispassionately and communicated with clarity simplicity and precision. High profile cases such as the Stephen Lawrence enquiry and the Madeleine Mc Cann case have attracted enormous media attention and enhanced general interest in this area in recent years. In this Very Short Introduction Jim Fraser introduces the concept of forensic science and explains how it is used in the investigation of crime. He begins at the crime scene itself explaining the principles and processes of crime scene management and drawing on his own personal experience of high profile cases including the murder of Rachel Nickell and the unsolved murder of Jill Dando. Fraser explores how forensic scientists work; from the reconstruction of events to laboratory examinations. He considers the techniques they use such as fingerprinting and goes on to highlight the immense impact DN a profiling has had. Providing examples from forensic science cases in the UK US and other countries he considers the techniques and challenges faced around the world. This new edition has been fully updated to take into account developments in areas such as DN a analysis and drug analysis and the growing field of digital forensics. Topical areas explored include the growing significance of cognitive bias in forensic science and recent research that raises doubts about the validity of some forensic techniques. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Forensic Science: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Fraser Jim (University Of Strathclyde Glasgow)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780198834410
Pages: 160 Pages, 17 Black And White Illustrations
Publication Date: 5/1/2020
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Forensic Science