Analytical techniques in forensic science /

"Forensic science is typically defined as the application of science to the law; both criminal and civil law. Most people tend to associate forensic science with investigation of crimes such as burglary; arson; possession of illegal drugs; drug trafficking; drink and drug driving offences; atta...

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Other Authors: Wolstenholme, Rosalind (Editor), Jickells, Sue (Editor), Forbes, Shari, 1977- (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2021.
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Summary:"Forensic science is typically defined as the application of science to the law; both criminal and civil law. Most people tend to associate forensic science with investigation of crimes such as burglary; arson; possession of illegal drugs; drug trafficking; drink and drug driving offences; attacks against the person including murder and sexual assault. However, forensic science is applied to investigation of a far wider range of potential prosecutions including war crimes; fraud; medical incidents; doping offences in sport; environmental pollution incidents; road traffic accidents; maritime and aviation incidents; industrial incidents; and issues relating to food authenticity"--
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxii, 442 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781119373421
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