Forensic Science - Law Books

New and Published Books

1. The Routledge Handbook of Forensic Linguistics

   Edited by Malcolm Coulthard, Alison Johnson

   Series: Routledge Handbooks in Applied Linguistics

   The Routledge Handbook of Forensic Linguistics provides a unique work of reference to the leading ideas, debates, topics, approaches and methodologies in Forensic Linguistics. Forensic Linguistics is the study of language and the law, covering topics from legal language and courtroom discourse to...

   Published January 28th 2013 by Routledge
2. Manual of Forensic Odontology, Fifth Edition

   Edited by David R. Senn, Richard A. Weems

   Advances in forensic odontology have led to improvements in dental identification for individual cases as well as in disaster victim identification (DVI). New and updated technologies mean advances in bitemark analysis and age estimation. Growth in the field has strengthened missing persons’...

   Published January 21st 2013 by CRC Press
3. Cultural Property Security

   Protecting Museums, Historic Sites, Archives, and Libraries

   By Daniel J. Benny

   The protection and security of cultural properties is of primary concern to the thousands of federal, state, county, city, and private institutions entrusted with housing and displaying our national heritage and history of our society. Cultural property security is of global importance as well,...

   Published December 18th 2012 by CRC Press
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. The Dynamics of Murder

   Kill or Be Killed

   By R. Barri Flowers

   In recent years, there has been a surge in school shootings, workplace homicides, hate violence, and deadly terrorist attacks in the United States. This has resulted in a greater focus on homicidal behavior, its antecedents, ways to recognize warning signs of at-risk victims and offenders, and...

   Published November 25th 2012 by CRC Press
8. Introduction to Intelligence Studies

   By Carl J. Jensen, III, David H. McElreath, Melissa Graves

   Since the attacks of 9/11, the United States Intelligence Community (IC) has undergone an extensive overhaul. Perhaps the greatest of these changes has been the formation of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. As a cabinet-level official, the Director oversees the various agencies...

   Published November 25th 2012 by CRC Press
9. 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
10. The Complete Guide to Physical Security

    By Paul R. Baker, Daniel J. Benny

    To adequately protect an organization, physical security must go beyond the "gates, guns, and guards" mentality that characterizes most security programs. Creating a sound security plan involves understanding not only security requirements but also the dynamics of the marketplace, employee issues,...

    Published November 18th 2012 by Auerbach Publications