Forensic DNA Typing: Biology and Technology Behind STR Markers (Hardcover)

by John M. Butler (Author) "In the darkness of the early morning hours of 26 August 1999, a young University of Virginia student awoke to find a gun pointed at..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
"...well written and informative...an excellent introductory textbook for students in forensic science or as a reference text for scientists..."
- CANADIAN SOCIETY OF FORENSIC SCIENCES JOURNAL

"I would strongly recommend this book as a training aid for new analysts or a DNA typing reference for forensic scientists."
- FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS

"...a valuable purchase for scientists, doctors, lawyers and police officers. It is clear and practical...The book goes a long way to demystifying DNA and I would recommend it highly"
- BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, BOOK AWARDS 2001 -- Review

Review
"...well written and informative...an excellent introductory textbook for students in forensic science or as a reference text for scientists..."
- CANADIAN SOCIETY OF FORENSIC SCIENCES JOURNAL

"I would strongly recommend this book as a training aid for new analysts or a DNA typing reference for forensic scientists."
- FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS

"...a valuable purchase for scientists, doctors, lawyers and police officers. It is clear and practical...The book goes a long way to demystifying DNA and I would recommend it highly"
- BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, BOOK AWARDS 2001

worth considering for everybody who is involved in modern forensic genetic DNA typing or is dependent on the results - Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 322 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 1st edition (February 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 012147951X
• ISBN-13: 978-0121479510
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,170,134 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clearly, an outstanding piece of work!, March 28, 2001

By	Diana K Midgley "midgleydk" (BURKE, VA United States) - See all my reviews

While Dr. Butler's book on DNA typing is clearly based on experience and profound understanding of the subject, I was most impressed with the readability. I was thrilled to find principles illustrated by examples from current events! Students of science will find this book refreshing. Well written (and edited)!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Breakthrough in Forensics This Year! - A Must Have Book!, March 20, 2001

By	Dr. Robert S. Jones (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

Dr. Butler takes a very complex subject and makes it easy enough for the novice to understand, yet is comprehensive enough for the professional research analyst. It is full of excellent research and observations on one of the most exciting and innovative technologies in DNA research that has been discovered in recent years. This book, without a doubt, will stand the test of time as being the authoritative reference on DNA forensic research. This book is packed with research and information that will enlighten you to the technological breakthroughs that are being made in forensic science. I have heard Dr. Butler speak and read several of his papers. He is without question the expert in DNA analysis with STR markers and this book has the distinction of being the best book ever written on the subject. Get this book, study it and find out why STR markers are the groundbreaking method for DNA analysis. If you are in any way involved with DNA research, you will find this book a desktop reference you will turn to again and again.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marvelous work!, March 20, 2001

By	jwb64 (Provo, UT) - See all my reviews

This book has opened my eyes to the vast world of DNA analysis. It is an invaluable resource to those who want to understand how criminal justice will advance into the new millennium. Butler's text will be the keystone of DNA analysis in the future. I look forward to revised editions as new things arise.