The Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences is the largest comprehensive reference source of current knowledge available in the field of forensic science. Consisting of over 200 articles written by the world's leading scientists, the Encyclopedia is a definitive source of information, in both print and electronic formats. Purchasers of the print edition receive initial access to the online version, which can be used by all members of their institution.
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In forensics there is often a difficulty conveying critical scientific terms to non-scientists such as investigators, attorneys, juries, and even court reporters. This glossary of words and their meanings covers important areas of forensic science, including chemistry and toxicology pertinent to forensics, ballistics, and DNA analysis. 950 words have been compiled thus far but the author has agreed to have the manuscript reviewed for gaps and will expand where necessary. This book is a basic textbook for use in college and university forensic science courses at the introductory level in which little or no prior knowledge of science has been assumed. The book reexamines prevailing criminalistics concepts in light of both technical and intellectual advances and provides a way of conceptualizing physical evidence from its origin through its interpretation.