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Forensic Science Reform
Protecting the Innocent

Written for the nonscientist, this resource will aid in the prevention of wrongful convictions

Wendy J Koen (Edited by), C. Michael Bowers (Edited by)

9780128027196, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 9 January 2017

392 pages
23.4 x 19 x 2.6 cm, 0.97 kg

"Koen and Bowers have successfully given a voice to the forensic scientist and victims of recognised miscarriages of justice. This book shines a light on the cracks within the collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of forensic evidence. ...it succeeds in providing excellent motivation and opportunity for others to address the gaps and push for greater reform and quality assurance within forensic sciences" --CSEye

"Although fitting the design of a law school course book, FORENSIC SCIENCE REFORM is just as well suited for the library in a prosecutor’s or defense counsel’s office. It is as useful a guide to the strengths and limitations of common forensic disciplines as any single text available." --Advocacy and Evidence Resources

"There is a revolution in forensic science in this country and this book provides a practical, detailed, and truly fascinating guide to how much has changed in the field.  Students, lawyers, and scientists will all find this book eye opening, from its explanations of research to the case studies describing how forensics can go wrong." --Brandon L. Garrett, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA

Forensic Science Reform: Protecting the Innocent is written for the nonscientist to help make complicated scientific information clear and concise enough for attorneys and judges to master. This volume covers physical forensic science, namely arson, shaken baby syndrome, non-accidental trauma, bite marks, DNA, ballistics, comparative bullet lead analysis, fingerprint analysis, and hair and fiber analysis, and contains valuable contributions from leading experts in the field of forensic science.

1. Compositional Bullet Lead Analysis 2. Microscopic Hair Comparison 3. Arson 4. Shaken Baby Syndrome 5. Bite Mark Evidence 6. Firearms Identification 7. DNA Evidence 8. Presumptive and Confirmatory Blood Testing 9. Bloodstain Pattern Analysis 10. Crime Scene Reconstruction 11. Fingerprints

Subject Areas: Forensic science [JKVF1]
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