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From the reviews of the first edition Overall I give it my highestrecommendation. I was unable to find a single paragraph that was nofascinating despite being sad or gruesome at times. ESTREAMS The authordoes an excellent job of demonstrating how biological science can and doescontribute to legal investigations... THE QUARTERLY REVIEW OF BIOLOGY Fullyrevised and updated this second edition of a highly successful text carefullyguides the reader through the science of biology in legal investigations. Nowin full colour throughout the book provides a detailed description of thedecay process and discusses the role of forensic indicators human fluids andtissues including blood cells bloodstain pattern analysis hair teeth bonesand wounds. It also considers the role microorganisms invertebrates and plantsplay within forensic investigations before considering future directions inforensic science. The book examines the study of forensic biology in cases ofsuspicious death and also explores the organisms used in a range of legalinvestigations from human and animal neglect to food spoilage structuraldamage the illegal collectiontrade of protected species and bioterrorism. Newcase studies have been included in this edition with multi choice questions nowavailable at the end of each chapter to enhance student understanding. Aninvaluable introductory text for all students taking forensic science coursesthe book features a fully integrated website that covers forensic entomologywith additional material and figures from the text to enhance studentunderstanding. «
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