| Description |
1 online resource (402 p.) |
| Series |
New York Academy of Sciences Ser |
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New York Academy of Sciences Ser
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| Contents |
Intro -- The Science of Forensic Entomology -- Copyright -- Contents -- About the companion website -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Role of forensic science in criminal investigations -- Overview -- The big picture -- 1.1 What is forensic science? -- 1.2 Application of science to criminal investigations -- 1.2.1 Physical evidence -- 1.2.2 Collection of evidence -- 1.2.3 The scientific method is the key to forensic analyses -- 1.2.4 Analysis of physical evidence -- 1.3 Recognized specialty disciplines in forensic science -- 1.3.1 Forensic pathology -- 1.3.2 Forensic anthropology |
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1.3.3 Forensic dentistry (odontology) -- 1.3.4 Forensic psychology and psychiatry -- 1.3.5 Forensic toxicology -- 1.3.6 Computer forensic science/computer forensics -- 1.3.7 Forensic botany -- Chapter review -- What is forensic science? -- Application of science to criminal investigations -- Recognized specialty disciplines in forensic science -- Test your understanding -- Notes -- References cited -- Supplemental reading -- Additional resources -- Chapter 2 History of forensic entomology -- Overview -- The big picture |
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2.1 Historical records of early human civilizations suggest understanding of insect biology and ecology -- 2.2 Early influences leading to forensic entomology -- 2.2.1 Thirteenth-century China -- 2.2.2 Seventeenth-century Europe -- 2.2.3 Eighteenth-century Europe -- 2.3 Foundation for discipline is laid through casework, research, war, and public policy -- 2.3.1 Casework in Europe -- 2.3.2 Influences from the United States -- 2.4 Turn of the twentieth century brings advances in understanding of necrophagous insects -- 2.5 Forensic entomology during the "great" wars |
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2.6 Growth of the discipline due to the pioneering efforts of modern forensic entomologists leads to acceptance by judicial systems and public -- Chapter review -- Historical records of early human civilizations suggest understanding of insect biology and ecology -- Early influences leading to forensic entomology -- Foundation for discipline is laid through casework, research, war, and public policy -- Turn of the twentieth century brings advances in understanding of necrophagous insects -- Forensic entomology during the "great" wars |
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Growth of the discipline due to the pioneering efforts of modern forensic entomologists leads to acceptance by judicial systems and public -- Test your understanding -- Level 1: knowledge/comprehension -- Level 2: application/analysis -- Notes -- References cited -- Supplemental reading -- Additional resources -- Chapter 3 Role of insects and other arthropods in urban and stored product entomology -- Overview -- The big picture -- 3.1 Insects and other arthropods are used in civil, criminal, and administrative matters pertinent to the judicial system |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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3.2 Civil cases involve disputes over private issues |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781118403044 |
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1118403045 |
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