Forensic Entomology: The Utility of Arthropods in Legal Investigations, Second Edition - Couverture rigide

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ISBN 10 : 0849392152 ISBN 13 : 9780849392153

Editeur : CRC Press, 2009

Synopsis

Providing valuable information and instructions on what to search for when recovering entomological evidence and how to handle items found at a crime scene, "Forensic Entomology" presents the basics on insects of forensic importance as well as the principles of using insects to determine the time of death. With over 100 additional color photos and an expanded reference appendix, this second edition features new chapters on standardization in forensic entomological analysis, climatology and thermoregulation in insects, and insect identification including dichotomous keys. The chapter on DNA has also been significantly enhanced to address molecular techniques and genetics markers.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The first edition of Forensic Entomology: The Utility of Arthropods in Legal Investigations broke ground on all levels, from the caliber of information provided to the inclusion of copious color photographs. With over 100 additional color photographs, an expanded reference appendix, and updated information, the second edition has raised the bar for resources in this field, elucidating the basics on insects of forensic importance.

New in the Second Edition:

• A chapter on insect identification that presents dichotomous keys
• Updates on DNA molecular techniques and genetic markers
• Coverage of new standardization in forensic entomological analysis
• Chapters on climatology and thermoregulation in insects
• 100 new color photographs, making available a total of 650 color photographs

Goes Beyond Dramatics to the Nitty Gritty of Real Practice

While many books, movies, and television shows have made forensic entomology popular, this book makes it real. Going beyond dramatics to the nitty gritty of actual practice, it covers what to search for when recovering entomological evidence, how to handle items found at the crime scene, and how to use entomological knowledge in legal investigations.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: CRC Press
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0849392152
• ISBN 13: 9780849392153
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 705