This text provides an examination of the aetiological development of forensic criminology within the UK. It links the subjects of scientific criminology, criminal investigations, crime scene investigation, forensic science and the legal system, and provides an introduction to the important processes that take place from crime scene to courtroom. These processes help identify, define and label the criminal and are crucial for understanding any form of crime within society. The book includes sections on:
The text consists of a mix of historical research and contemporary criminal justice process chapters that provide an introduction to the most common forensic practices, procedures and uses that enable the identification and successful prosecution of criminals. "Forensic Criminology" provides a framework for understanding the varieties of information work that exist within current criminal justice practice.
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Forensic Criminology" will be essential for students of criminology, criminal justice, criminal investigations and crime science. It will also be useful to those criminal justice practitioners wishing to gain a more in-depth understanding of the links between criminology, criminal investigations and forensics techniques.
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This text provides an examination of the aetiological development of forensic criminology within the UK. It links the subjects of scientific criminology, criminal investigations, crime scene investigation, forensic science and the legal system, and provides an introduction to the important processes that take place from crime scene to courtroom. These processes help identify, define and label the criminal and are crucial for understanding any form of crime within society. The book includes sections on:
The text consists of a mix of historical research and contemporary criminal justice process chapters that provide an introduction to the most common forensic practices, procedures and uses that enable the identification and successful prosecution of criminals. "Forensic Criminology" provides a framework for understanding the varieties of information work that exist within current criminal justice practice.
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Forensic Criminology" will be essential for students of criminology, criminal justice, criminal investigations and crime science. It will also be useful to those criminal justice practitioners wishing to gain a more in-depth understanding of the links between criminology, criminal investigations and forensics techniques.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | September 2014 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2015 |
Authors | Andy Williams |
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover - Cloth over boards |
Pages | 438 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-67267-2 |
Barcode | 9780415672672 |
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LSN | 0-415-67267-8 |