Synopsis
This study outlines the scientific methods and techniques required to provide information of forensic value from documents. The established methods of analysis are covered, from the comparison of handwriting for forensic purposes to the detection of altered and counterfeit documents. The author also examines the presentation of evidence, the forensic scientist's role in criminology and the increasingly sophisticated range of analytical tools, such as scanning electron microscopy. The book offers a broad introduction to this subject and is aimed at those who use the services of the document examiner, such as lawyers and police officers, as well as analytical and forensic scientists.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
It takes the proper application of the appropriate methods to either confirm or disprove the authenticity of a handwriting sample that appears on a document. The conclusion may mean substantiating a person’s intent and preventing a fraud. Revised and expanded to reflect the most recent innovations in the field of forensic document examination, Scientific Examination of Documents: Methods and Techniques, Third Edition explains the various methods used to scrutinize documents in question.
This essential, cutting-edge book begins with an assessment of handwriting techniques, the accidental and deliberate modification of handwriting, and the proper collection of samples. It also reviews traditional and modern typewriting technologies, as well as the analysis of photocopies, incidental marks, the functions of photography in document examination, and courtroom applications.
This New Edition:
þ Provides an illustration of the latest methods of document examination
þ Includes a comparison between ink jet and laser printing
þ Explains the improvements made to the Video Spectral Comparator (VSC)
To avoid the consequences that may occur from not fully substantiating a document’s authenticity, Scientific Examination of Documents: Methods and Techniques, Third Edition is an important guide to refer to at all times.
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