Forensic Science: From the Crime Scene to the Crime Lab (Pearson+)

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For Criminalistics and Forensic Science courses.

A straightforward primer on forensics

Forensic Science: From the Crime Scene to the Crime Lab presents an accessible introduction to forensic science that is ideal for nonscientists. Authors Richard Saferstein and Tiffany Roy focus on practical applications of forensic technologies, integrating scientific methods into discussions of investigative techniques. A major focus is the role of the crime-scene investigator in preserving, recording and collecting physical evidence at the crime scene.

The 5th Edition offers updated coverage of topics such as DNA transfer and recovery, plus new images that clearly demonstrate the morphology of animal hairs.