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PublisherElsevier Science & Technology Books

ISBN-100123567602

ISBN-139780123567604

eBay Product ID (ePID)1835335

Product Key Features

Number of Pages192 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameMute Witnesses : Trace Evidence Analysis

Publication Year2001

SubjectForensic Medicine, Chemistry / Analytic, Evidence, Forensic Science, Criminology

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaLaw, Social Science, Science, Medical

AuthorMax M. Houck

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight27.5 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2001-088664

Reviews...an excellent collection of trace evidence cases that has a truly broad appeal...resplendent with many excellent photographs, charts, diagrams, and references that are good supplements and make complex concepts easily understandable.JOURNAL OF FORENSIC IDENTIFICATIONActual case histories emphasize the recovery and analysis of diverse items such as fibers, paint, glass, plastics, and feathers...each chapter also details applicable analytical methodology and sampling methods, and deals with interpretation and significance issues...an invaluable reference source for practicing forensic scientists...The book is carefully styled and crafted so that it will appeal to both technical expert and layperson.-Richard Saferstein, for CHOICE, January 2002This is one of the best forensic science related books I've ever read. One might think that trace evidence is not the most exciting subject, but once I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down.The book is edited by Max Houck (formerly of the FBI lab), and the author's are all among the top names in the trace evidence field. Just reading the introduction to this book gives the reader a valuable lesson in the history of forensic science, the importance of trace evidence, it's recovery and evaluation. It's almost worth it's cover price for the introduction alone. In conclusion if you are involved in, or interested in forensic science you should get a copy of this book. - Daryl W. Clemens, Crime and Clues

Dewey Edition21

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal363.25/6

Table Of ContentIntroductionKen Wiggins with Max M. Houck1: Fabric Processing and NubsDouglas Deedrick, FBI Laboratory2: Wigs and the Significance of One FiberSusan Ballou, Montgomery County Crime Laboratory3: Trace Evidence as Investigative Lead ValueAmy Michaud, FBI Laboratory4: Plastics in AutomobilesBrad Putnam, Oregon State Police Crime Laboratory5: Finding Trace EvidenceRichard E. Bisbing, McCrone Associates, Inc.6: Only Circumstantial EvidenceScott Ryland, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Max M. Houck, FBI7: Manslaughter Caused by a Hit-and-Run: Glass as Evidence of AssociationJosé Almirall, Florida International University8: FeathersLee Brun-Conti, Michigan State Police9: A Case of Cross-TransferMax M. Houck, FBI Laboratory, Washington, D.C.Author IndexSubject Index

SynopsisTrace evidence - paint, fibres, hair, glass, soil, etc - is a vital part of every forensic science investigation. It can corroborate witnesses' stories, provide leads and change the course of investigation. This text presents case studies from experts in the field of trace evidence. Each chapter presents the facts of the case, the progress of the investigation and how trace evidence assisted, and highlights some important aspect of trace evidence as a teaching module.

LC Classification NumberHV8073.M874 2001