Forensic Science Books

New and Published Books

1. Death and Accident Investigation Protocols

   By Mary H. Dudley

   Through an examination and assessment of the body at a death scene, the medicolegal death investigator (MLDI) must be able to recognize circumstances that point to what manner of death occurred—be it natural causes, homicide, suicide, accident, or undetermined. A handy reference for use in the...

   Published June 19th 2013 by CRC Press
2. Mass Fatality Management Concise Field Guide

   By Mary H. Dudley

   In a mass fatality incident, members of the medical examiner or coroner’s office are faced with a host of complex and time-sensitive responsibilities. These include identifying victims, collecting property and evidence, determining cause and manner of death, issuing death certificates, and...

   Published June 16th 2013 by CRC Press
3. Wildlife Forensic Investigation

   Principles and Practice

   By John E Cooper, Margaret E. Cooper

   Wildlife forensics is the application of forensic science to the conservation and protection of non-domesticated animals, both in the wild and in captivity. Providing an in-depth introduction to this rapidly evolving field, Wildlife Forensic Investigation: Principles and Practice also chronicles...

   Published May 22nd 2013 by CRC Press
4. Underwater Forensic Investigation, Second Edition

   By Ronald F. Becker

   The evidence discovered at underwater crime scenes must be handled with the same attention to proper chain of custody procedures as with any other type of investigation. Improper handling of these scenes can lead to evidence being lost, unrecognizable, destroyed, contaminated, or rendered...

   Published May 22nd 2013 by CRC Press
5. Introduction to Corporate and White-Collar Crime

   By Frank J. DiMarino, Cliff Roberson

   White-collar crime costs the United States more than $300 billion each year. It is surprisingly common, with one in every three Americans eventually becoming a victim. The criminals often dismiss these crimes as victimless, but those unfortunate enough to fall prey would disagree. An Introduction...

   Published May 20th 2013 by CRC Press
6. The Routledge Handbook of Archaeological Human Remains and Legislation

   An international guide to laws and practice in the excavation and treatment of archaeological human remains

   Edited by Nicholas Marquez-Grant, Linda Fibiger

   Methodologies and legislative frameworks regarding the archaeological excavation, retrieval, analysis, curation and potential reburial of human skeletal remains differ throughout the world. As work forces have become increasingly mobile and international research collaborations are steadily...

   Published March 24th 2013 by Routledge
7. Scientific Foundations of Crime Scene Reconstruction

   Introducing Method to Mayhem

   By Jon J. Nordby, Ph.D.

   Philosophers of science have long used reconstructive reasoning to develop historical explanations covering the origins of natural phenomenon. The application of the scientific method is a powerful tool for solving crimes through reconstruction of the events. Scientific Foundations of Crime Scene...

   Published December 16th 2012 by CRC Press
8. Forensic Engineering Fundamentals

   By Harold Franck, Darren Franck

   Forensic engineers often specialize in a particular area such as structures, fires, or accident reconstruction. However, the nature of the work often requires broad knowledge in the interrelated areas of physics, chemistry, biomechanics, and engineering. Covering cases as varied as assessment of...

   Published December 11th 2012 by CRC Press
9. Digital Forensics Explained

   By Greg Gogolin

   The field of computer forensics has experienced significant growth recently and those looking to get into the industry have significant opportunity for upward mobility. Focusing on the concepts investigators need to know to conduct a thorough investigation, Digital Forensics Explained provides an...

   Published December 2nd 2012 by Auerbach Publications
10. Cartridges and Firearm Identification

    By Robert E. Walker

    At a time when crime scene television shows are all the rage amongst the civilian population, knowledge of firearm forensics is of paramount importance to crime scene analysts, police detectives, and attorneys for both the prosecution and the defense. Cartridges and Firearm Identification brings...

    Published November 25th 2012 by CRC Press