{"product_id":"scientific-examination-of-documents-methods-and-techniques-fourth-edition-9781498768030","title":"Scientific Examination of Documents: Methods and Techniques, Fourth Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): David Ellen\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Criminal Law - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRevised and expanded to reflect the most recent innovations in the field, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Scientific Examination of Documents, Fourth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis a handy, accessible volume detailing current best-practices for forensic document examination. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince the first edition published in 1989, there have been drastic changes in the field of forensic document examination--both from the use of the analytic techniques available to the professional examiner--and the changes to technology in office and printing equipment and inks. The purpose of analyzing any material used in the production of a questioned document, such as an ink or a piece of paper, is to compare it with another material elsewhere in the questioned document itself--or on another document--to determine whether or not they share a common origin. There may also be a need to provide information for the investigator about the possible origins of the document. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis latest edition reflects the myriad changes and advances that have occurred in the last 10 to 15 years. Topics covered include: current thinking on handwriting interpretation; accidental and deliberate modification of handwriting; the proper collection of samples; a discussion of shredded documents; professional accreditation standards, qualifications, and training; and modern digital imaging and analysis of documents and handwriting utilizing software and imaging, including reconstruction of an image from erasures, obliteration and other document altering methods. A new section addresses cognitive bias and Chapter 8 is completely updated to cover the advances in print and photocopied documents, based on current technology, and analytical developments in the comparison of such documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses issues regarding handwritten, photocopied, and printed documents--including inkjet versus digital printing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents the advances and capabilities modern office fax, photocopy, and printing technologies--and implications for document examination\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetails and reinforces the importance of ensuring proper scientific methods during an examination \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddresses current Raman spectroscopy, UV-VIS, mass spectroscopy, and SEM analysis techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights the importance, and implications, of biological and fingerprint evidence from documents that can be collected, examined, and utilized in a case\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Scientific Examination of Documents, Fourth Edition serves as an invaluable resource to established professionals, those just entering the field, and legal and investigative professionals outside the discipline who have a professional interest dealing with questioned documents in the course of their work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45238935421079,"sku":"9781498768030","price":13149.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781498768030.webp?v=1769221194","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/scientific-examination-of-documents-methods-and-techniques-fourth-edition-9781498768030","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}