Forensic Science: A Very Short Introduction (repost)

Forensic Science: A Very Short Introduction by Jim Fraser
English | 2010 | ISBN: 0199558051 | 135 pages | PDF | 6,3 MB

Due to its connections to violent crime and ingenious detective work, forensic science is a subject of endless fascination to the general public. A criminal case can often hinge on a piece of evidence such as a hair, a blood trace, a bit of saliva on a cigarette butt, or the telltale mark of a tire tread. High profile cases have stoked this interest in recent years and some of the most popular shows on television–such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and its raft of spin-offs–attest to the enduring popularity of forensic science as a form of grisly entertainment. This Very Short Introduction looks at the nature of forensic science, examining what forensic science is, how it is used in the investigation of crime, how crime scenes are managed, how forensic scientists work, the different techniques used to recover evidence, and the range of methods available for analysis. It also considers how forensic science serves the criminal justice system and the challenges of communicating complex scientific evidence in a court of law.

Autoerotic Deaths: Practical Forensic and Investigative Perspectives (Repost)

Anny Sauvageau, Vernon J. Geberth, “Autoerotic Deaths: Practical Forensic and Investigative Perspectives”
English | 2013 | ISBN: 1439837120 | PDF | pages: 176 | 7,8 mb

Autoerotic Deaths: Practical Forensic and Investigative Perspectives is a collaboration between two internationally known experts who combine their extensive experience to present a scientific, modern view of autoerotic death―complete with a wide variety of exquisite case histories, photographs, and investigator tips.

Chief Medical Examiner Anny Sauvageau of Alberta, Canada and retired NYPD Lieutenant Commander Vernon J. Geberth bring considerable insight to this volume, providing practical and conventional information based on scientific research and case experience from the field. Enhanced with more than 100 color photos, the book explores:

The evolution of the concept of sexual asphyxia and autoerotic death

The definition and epidemiology of autoerotic death, pitfalls involved in the application of the term autoerotic, and best practices for approaching these death scenes

Death scene characteristics and the importance of recognizing clues to the autoerotic nature of a death

Methods of autoerotic death, including hanging, plastic bags, chemical substances, and other less-common scenarios

Atypical victims of autoerotic deaths

Using a case history format, the book presents a complete analysis of all aspects of this unusual and unfortunate type of death. The combination of theory and practice, along with up-to-date science, makes this book an unparalleled resource for all those involved in the investigation of these peculiar incidents.

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