Download PDF The Facts On File DICTIONARY of FORENSIC SCIENCE by Suzanne Bell

Sinopsis

Forensic science is the ultimate inter-disciplinary science; accordingly, the reader will find within terms from biology, chemistry, geology, physics, anthropology, and archaeology, to name a few.

With more than 1,800 entries, The Facts On File Dictionary of Forensic Science is designed not only for use in school and public libraries but also can serve as a handy pocket reference for anyone interested in forensic science or working in a related field. Illustrations accompany many of the entries, and cross-referencing will assist the reader in obtaining a quick but complete definition of any term. The Appendices provide useful supplemental information including drawings of the human skeleton and skull as well as an extensive bibliography and list of websites.

The The Facts On File Dictionary of Forensic Science is best thought of as a distillation and compilation of the rich forensic literature such as is listed in Appendix I. This volume is not intended as a primary reference in the field, but rather as a pocket guide where readers can find information about forensic terms or concepts they encounter. The entries are, of necessity, brief, and interested readers are encouraged to seek more information, starting with the cited materials in the first appendix. All reasonable efforts have been extended to use current, common, and correct terminology as generally used in the field. Where terms have several potential meanings, definitions most relevant in the forensic arena are emphasized.

Content

1. Entries A to Z
2. Bibliographies and Web Resources
3. Common Abbreviations and Acronyms
4. Periodic Table of the Elements
5. Common Units, Conversion Factors, and Prefixes
6. Human Skeleton
7. Human Skull

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