Essential Forensic BiologyEssential Forensic Biology is an introduction to theapplication of the science of biology in legal investigations.Focusing on the legal system in the UK, the book provides adetailed description of the decay process, and discusses the roleof forensic indicators - human fluids and tissues, including bloodcells, bloodstain pattern analysis, hair, teeth, bones and wounds.It also considers the role microorganisms, invertebrates and plantsplay within forensic investigations before considering futuredirections in forensic science. The book examines the study offorensic biology in cases of suspicious death, and also exploresthe organisms used in a range of legal investigations; from humanand animal neglect to food spoilage, structural damage, the illegalcollection/trade of protected species and bioterrorism. Essential Forensic Biology fills the gap for a resource,which provides information on the range of biological organisms;animals, plants and microbes used in forensic studies. Aninvaluable introductory text for all students taking forensicscience courses, the book features a fully integrated website thatcovers forensic entomology with additional material and figuresfrom the text to enhance student understanding.
From the reviews: “…the numerous black and white photographs,drawings and tables within the book are clear and welldeployed.” TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT, 23rdFebruary 2007 |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The decay process | 7 |
Body fluids and molecular biological techniques as forensic indicators | 23 |
Human tissues and wounds as forensic indicators | 59 |
Bacteria and viruses in forensic science | 115 |
Protists fungi and plants in forensic science | 135 |
Invertebrates in forensic science | 167 |
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