Document Examiner Textbook (Hardcover)

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Editorial Reviews

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"Bravo! A textbook format in this field is something that I find has been lacking and I congratulate you in your effort, I must say well done. It was nice to see you include the section on history and writing systems in greater detail than I've seen in other publications. The chapters dealing with expert witness testimony etc are very appropriate. The thing I like the most about the book is that it is designed to be essentially a "dictionary" or reference guide. It can and most probably will be useful for anyone from the beginning investigator or experienced entrepreneur to the attorney or lay person who might potentially deal with documents in an investigation or litigation and, at the same time, provides insight to the person who, though not in the field himself, may need to interact at some level with those who are." -- RICHARD B LEWIS, INVESTIGATOR/DOCUMENT EXAMINER, CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT SECTION, STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LAW

"Everyone interested in document examination should have this book as a reference. This is the first textbook to my knowledge that has been published with all the information at your fingertips. It's the first book to contain information on the computer and printer generated documents to be included in a text. It will be the first book to use, in future cases, from my extensive library since it contains the latest information at this time." -- CONNIE J BRINKER, CDE, BRINKER & ASSOCIATES, DOCUMENT AND HANDWRITING EXAMINERS

"Forgery is virtually 'the oldest crime,' and authentication of wills and the like is a daily aspect in the practice of law. The computer revolution has brought document examination from the realm of art fully into the realm of science. In a painstakingly thorough, yet ever-readable book, Mr Dines traces the beginnings of this art, its idiosyncrasies and the new complexities which have come to 'plague' the computer age. I recommend the book highly." -- PROFESSOR JEREMY M MILLER, FOUNDING DEAN OF CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL, FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF ORANGE COUNTY LAWYER MAGAZINE.

"I have always wanted to pursue a professional career in document examination but there was no real and practical way that explained how to do it in as much detail as Document Examiner Textbook does. Because of your effort, I am now taking a course in Forensic Document Examination. You have eliminated any doubt as this being my career and you have inspired me to be the best. I highly recommend your book." -- GARY V MICHAELS, GARY MICHAELS & ASSOCIATES

"I have just finished reviewing the Document Examiners Handbook. It's a great book and should have been written several years ago, and I'll bet there are many QD examiners who wish they had written it. I know I wish I had. The content is excellent, and I will use Document Examiner Textbook in my QD classes. I'm looking forward to the second edition." -- W A ROBINSON, CFE/CMG, HANDWRITING SYNERGISTICS, INC, COURT QUALIFIED QUESTIONED DOCUMENT EXAMINER

"I received your book yesterday and I must say it is a great book, well done. As I perused the Document Examiner Textbook this morning at 4:30 AM, my thoughts were how complete and detailed it is covering many facets of questioned documents. Your Q and A parts are excellent." -- CHARLOTTE KISER-THOMPSON, PH.D.

"There has been little written recently to help students, apprenticing examiners and those interested in document examination to understand the requirements and complexities of this profession. This book satisfies these needs. This is a major reference work which deals with all aspects encountered in the field. Each of the chapters provides those interested with the tools to prepare for, and advance in forensic document examination. This book is a valuable training textbook, as well as an overall review for those who wish to maintain their current expertise. A copy should be in all document libraries. -- LARRY F ZIEGLER, BA, FORENSIC DOCUMENT ANALYST, FORMERLY WITH THE FBI, INS, USSS, ATF, US NAVAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE, OFFICE OF THE EXAMINER OF QUESTIONED DOCUMENT, US TREASURY DEPARTMENT, AND THE BALTIMORE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

"This book provides an extensive survey for the entire field of document examination. It serves as an instruction manual as well as a historic and technical reference. Its contents are well organized and accessible, making this complex subject easy to understand. I highly recommend this book for both new and experienced document examiners, as well as for attorneys, investigators and others who are interested in this field." -- Andrew J Bradley, National and internationally known forensic document examiner. Administrator of several distant learning courses in document examination

"This is an excellent primer for the document examiner or anyone faced with a question of document authenticity. It provides an extensive survey of all facets of the entire field of forensic document examination; and serves as an instruction manual as well as an historic and technical reference. The subject is treated exhaustively and includes over one-hundred illustrations." -- MICHAEL RAABE, ORANGE COUNTY LAWYER, THE ORANGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

Product Description
This book divulges forgery detection of: deeds, wills, contracts, insurance policies, legal documents, notary public, licenses, passports, computer and anonymous letters through handwriting, including the effects of drugs, alcohol and graffiti.

This book is an excellent primer analogous to an encyclopedia and a great asset to the document examiner, attorney, judge, investigator, law enforcement personnel and the student. It provides an extensive survey of all facets of the entire field of forensic document examination and serves as an instruction manual as well as a historic and technical reference, making the complex easy to understand.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 566 pages
• Publisher: Pantex Intl Ltd (December 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962766631
• ISBN-13: 978-0962766633
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,721,571 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This book contains many spelling, grammar and content errors, November 1, 1999

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There is useful information in this book, but there are also many errors. Someone new to the field would have no way to know which information was reliable and which was not. ...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Terribly misleading publication, November 29, 2005

By	QD Examiner (USA) - See all my reviews

I have never seen a book on the subject of questioned documents with this many errors. The pathetic grammar is bad enough but not dangerous. The technical errors in this book, and there are dozens, are dangerous for novices who might not know any different. Avoid this book like a contagious disease. There are valid, professional books on this topic by Ordway Hilton, Wilson Harrison, Roy Huber, Albert S. Osborn and others. I wish you allowed negative ratings, because 1 star is not nearly low enough for this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource for document examination, September 23, 2000

By	Andrew Bradley, Forensic Document Examiner (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This book provides an extensive survey of the entire field of document examination. It serves as an instruction manual as well as an historic and technical reference. Its contents are well organized and accessible, making this complex subject easy to understand. I highly recommend this book for both new and experienced document examiners, as well as for attorneys, investigators, and others who are interested in this field.