Criminal Investigation, Sixth Edition [Hardcover]

James N. Gilbert (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 23, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0131122886 | ISBN-13: 978-0131122888 | Edition: 6

For undergraduate-level introductory courses in Criminal Investigation and Crime Scene Investigation. Up-to-date and student-friendly, the 6th edition of this popular text is designed to provide an analytical understanding of the investigative process and its challenges in the 21st century. It smoothly merges the theoretical and the proven practical aspects of crime detection and solution, from a historical perspective to future possibilities. Each commonly encountered crime is discussed in terms of current status, offender characteristics, and investigative techniques. This introductory text assumes no prior police experience, and can be used by in-service personnel as an excellent reference tool.

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Designed to develop an analytical understanding of crime detection and solution, this comprehensive book covers theoretical advances, the latest technical developments, and field-tested methods. The crucial field of criminalistics is thoroughly discussed and related to every phase of the investigation process. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Criminal Investigation, Sixth Edition, is a highly readable, comprehensive review of the intriguing world of crime detection and solution. The text smoothly merges the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject, which enables students to comprehend the reality of crime investigation. The importance of forensic science and associated crime laboratory capabilities are interwoven within each crime chapter, along with newly emerging theories and techniques. This text exposes criminal justice students to the time-tested basics of solving crimes using the proven and fascinating history of the subject, as well as exploring new and exciting trends.

Key features include:

• Comprehensive coverage of European and American historical origins of criminal investigation
• Complete discussion of crime-specific investigative techniques for all major property and violent crimes
• Detailed crime laboratory techniques
• Newly emerging crimes such as computer crimes, stalking (including "cyberstalking"), identity theft, biometrics, hate crimes, and geographic information systems and ballistic "fingerprinting"
• Exceptionally complete exploration of the investigation of narcotics and dangerous drugs
• Thorough treatment of behavioral profiling
• Glossary, key terms, charts, and illustrations

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 640 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 6 edition (July 23, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131122886
• ISBN-13: 978-0131122888
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,460,596 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay, but not the best out there, September 30, 2007

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This review is from: Criminal Investigation (7th Edition) (Hardcover)

It's pretty good for an intro to Criminal Justice class if you're taking the class in high school, but it's not that great for a college text. Some of the facts are misleading or are just plain wrong, and some of the opinions given go against what is actually done in the field.

On the otherhand, it does have a lot of pictures and there are some students who only get through the class b/c of the pictures. Then again, those are the students who grow up to be nobodies, so I would go for a book that has some pictures and is a little more insightful.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Criminal Investigation 7th Edition, August 30, 2010

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This review is from: Criminal Investigation (7th Edition) (Hardcover)

Great value and fast delivery. Very satisfied with the book and I highly recommend this seller if you are looking for a great book at an unbeatable price. I will definately return when in need of additional materials.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Criminal police, May 13, 2008

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This review is from: Criminal Investigation (Hardcover)

You and your "Bear" character are both sickos. Why was this thug not prosecuted for assaulting people in the streets? People who were not even charged? This "Bear" is nothing but a violent criminal, judge, jury and executioner and you hold the sociopath up like some kind of hero. Dr. James N. Gilbert is it? What? Doctor of torture? Or Doctor of rationalization?