| Description |
1 online resource (580 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Part I, Forensic art: the foundation -- Introduction to forensic art and illustration -- A history of forensic art -- The human face -- Drawing the human face -- Part II, Forensic art: finding and identifying the living -- The interview -- Composite imagery -- Age progression: growth -- Age progression: aging -- Image assessment and modification -- Part III, Forensic art: Identifying the dead -- Postmortem drawing -- Skull protection and preparation for reconstruction -- Two-dimensional facial reconstruction from the skull -- Three-dimensional facial reconstruction on the skull -- Methods of superimposition -- Part IV, Forensic art: additional responsibilities -- Professional ethics and conduct -- Printing and graphics reproduction -- Dealing with the news media -- The forensic artist in court |
| Summary |
As the number of stranger-on-stranger crimes increases, solving these crimes becomes more challenging. Forensic illustration has become increasingly important as a tool in identifying both perpetrators and victims. Now a leading forensic artist, who has taught this subject at law enforcement academies, schools, and universities internationally, offers readers the benefit of her extensive knowledge and experience. Forensic Art and Illustration is the first book to provide complete coverage of all aspects of the field, and includes much previously unavailable information. Beginning with t |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Facial reconstruction (Anthropology)
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Forensic anthropology.
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Medical jurisprudence.
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Medical illustration.
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Human anatomy -- Models.
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Forensic Anthropology
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Face -- anatomy & histology
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Forensic Medicine
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Medical Illustration
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Models, Anatomic
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forensic medicine.
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LAW -- Forensic Science.
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Medical jurisprudence
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Medical illustration
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Human anatomy -- Models
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Facial reconstruction (Anthropology)
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Forensic anthropology
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Gesichtsplastik
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Kriminalanthropologie
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Gerechtelijke geneeskunde.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781420036954 |
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1420036955 |
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9781466520967 |
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1466520965 |
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9780849381188 |
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0849381185 |
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1281127337 |
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9781281127334 |
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9786611127336 |
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661112733X |
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