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Introduction to Forensic Science and Criminalistics
Robert E Gaensslen, University of Illinois
Howard Harris, University of New Haven
Henry C Lee, University of New Haven


Table of Contents

Part I: Introduction and Nature of Forensic Science
Chapter 1. Nature of Forensic Science
Chapter 2. Interactions between the Legal System and Forensic Science

Part II: Crime Scene Procedures and Techniques
Chapter 3. Basic Crime Scene
Chapter 4. Examination and Interpretation of Patterns for Reconstruction

Part III: Physical Pattern Evidence Technological Examinations
Chapter 5. Examinations of Physical Patterns
Chapter 6. Fingerprints--Personal I.D.
Chapter 7. Questioned Documents Examination
Chapter 8. Toolmarks and Firearms

Part IV: Biological Evidence
Chapter 9. Examination and Initial Examination of Blood and Physiological Fluid Evidence
Chapter 10. Forensic DNA Analysis and Typing

Part V: Chemical and Materials Evidence
Chapter 11. Arson and Explosives Evidence
Chapter 12. Drug Analysis and Forensic Toxicology
Chapter 13. Materials Evidence