{"product_id":"introduction-to-criminalistics-the-foundation-of-forensic-science-9780120885916","title":"Introduction to Criminalistics: The Foundation of Forensic Science","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Barry A. J. Fisher\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Academic Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Academic Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Forensic Science\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Criminalistics\u003c\/i\u003e covers the basics of Criminalistics in a textbook for a one or two semester course, with the intention of preparing the student for a future in forensic science.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe role of the Criminalist is to analyze, compare, identify, and interpret physical evidence in the crime lab. These crime labs, or forensic labs, have two primary functions: identifying evidence and linking the suspect, victim, and crime scene through physical evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis new primer introduces the learner to the structure and organization of the crime lab and to the role of the Criminalist. It features real cases - recent and historic - to illustrate concepts. Colorful pedagogy clearly defines chapter elements and sets this text apart from next best. Topics covered include how to process a crime scene and preserve evidence, the basic principles of firearm examination, latent fingerprints, and rudimentary toxicology, or how to determine the presence or absence of drugs and poisons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWell organized and methodical, this textbook has the potential to become the standard text for applying techniques of the physical and natural sciences to examining physical evidence. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Academic Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45310011605143,"sku":"9780120885916","price":5970.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780120885916.webp?v=1769286788","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/introduction-to-criminalistics-the-foundation-of-forensic-science-9780120885916","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}