Criminalistics : an introduction to forensic science / Richard Saferstein.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- The crime scene -- Physical evidence -- Physical properties: glass and soil -- Organic analysis -- Inorganic analysis -- The microscope -- Hairs, fibers, and paint -- Drugs -- Forensic toxicology -- Forensic aspects of arson and explosion investigations -- Forensic serology -- DNA: a new forensic tool -- Fingerprints -- Firearms, tool marks, and other impressions -- Document and voice examination -- Forensic science on the Internet -- The Future -- Case readings.

The # 1 selling Forensic Science title of ALL-TIME...Criminalistics is the definitive source for forensic science because it makes the technology of the modern crime laboratory clear to the non-scientist. Written by a well-known authority, the text covers the comprehensive realm of forensics and its role in criminal investigations. Physical evidence collection and preservation techniques are examined in detail-including chapters on Computer Forensics and DNA. This edition features a new chapter on crime-scene reconstruction, two lab manuals and an interactive website. By referencing real cases throughout, Criminalistics, 10e captures the pulse and intensity of forensic science investigations and the attention of the busiest student. Criminalistics is the definitive source for forensic science because it makes the technology of the modern crime laboratory clear to the non-scientist. Written by a well-known authority, the text covers the comprehensive realm of forensics and its role in criminal investigations. Physical evidence collection and preservation techniques are examined in detail-including chapters on Computer Forensics and DNA. This edition features a new chapter on crime-scene reconstruction, two lab manuals and an interactive website. By referencing real cases throughout, Criminalistics, 10e captures the pulse and intensity of forensic science investigations and the attention of the busiest student.