Forensic Science: From the Crime Scene to the Crime Lab [Hardcover]

Richard Saferstein (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0135158494 | ISBN-13: 978-0135158494 | Edition: 1

A new first edition by the # 1 author in Forensic Science (Richard Saferstein) Forensic Science: From theCrime Scene to the Crime Lab is designed to present forensic science in a very straightforward and easy to understand format. A book in forensic science can quickly overwhelm readers who have little or no course work in basic science.  While a book in Forensic Science cannot avoid a discussion of some basic science principles, it can be done in a fashion that does not confuse the student.  This book does just that! 

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From the Back Cover

In Forensic Science: From the Crime Scene to the Crime Lab, renowned forensic science expert and best-selling author Richard Saferstein presents readers with a comprehensive introduction to crime scene procedures and crime lab techniques. Ideal for courses in crime scene investigation, forensic science or criminalistics that emphasize crime scene and crime lab procedures, the book presents a vividly illustrated, highly applied, and accessible examination of forensic science in action.

 

Features of the text include:

• A full-color design featuring hundreds of photos and illustrations
• Complete coverage of crime scene procedures and processes and the fundamentals of forensic science techniques in the crime lab
• Coverage of specific forensic science applications including document examination and computer forensics
• Chapter opening cases that highlight famous crimes and the role forensic science played in solving them
• End of chapter Case Readings that apply the material to real cases
• Chapter learning objectives, key terms lists, review questions, application and critical thinking questions, and Web resources
• Dozens of Web Extras throughout tied to multimedia resources at the book’s Companion Website (www.prenhall.com/saferstein)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 704 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (May 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0135158494
• ISBN-13: 978-0135158494
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #116,008 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #82 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Crime & Criminals  > Forensic Science

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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Look into Forensics, March 15, 2011

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This review is from: Forensic Science: From the Crime Scene to the Crime Lab (Hardcover)

Book I needed for my college course. It has very good information about how evidence is extracted and taken into a lab. Covers all kinds of evidence ranging from fingerprints to bloodstains. A good buy!

5.0 out of 5 stars Purely scientific and informative..., December 26, 2010

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This review is from: Forensic Science: From the Crime Scene to the Crime Lab (Hardcover)

I loved this textbook. I purchased this textbook for an "Intro to Forensic Science" class and learned so much useful things. True, not being a medical sciences major has a disadvantage, as some of the more technical (medical or chemistry) information went a bit over my head, but I largely was able to digest and acquire a great deals of learning through it.

It's definitely worth the price and I can recommend it based on the large amount of scientific and medical information it contains. Enjoy!

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not bad but....really expensive, October 11, 2011

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This review is from: Forensic Science: From the Crime Scene to the Crime Lab (Hardcover)

At least most of the test questions came from the book. In this day and age, I'm so disappointed in the University system that insists students spend half their tuition on books. More updated information is available on the web. Just ridiculous.