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Edited by Cyril H.Wecht and John T. Rago - In the forensic community, Cyril Wecht is one of the world’s most highly respected forensic experts. Wecht now offers his expertise in Forensic Science and Law: Investigative Applications in Criminal, Civil, and Family Justice. This book discusses the wide range of methods and approaches used for achieving justice in civil, criminal, and family law. A solid grounding in the underlying principles of our legal system provides a context for understanding how these methods are applied. The book brings together the words and thoughts of diverse professionals whose common goal is to uncover the truth. > More

Terrence F. Kiely - Offers a complete overview and analysis of the scientific and legal aspects of each of the forensic disciplines. It updates cases and discusses applications of the Frye and Daubert rulings, the admissibility of eyewitness testimony, the explosion of cases and statutes addressing post-conviction DNA, and the rise in attention to cold cases. As challenges to forensic evidence become increasingly rigorous, so does the need for intense preparation. This is the book that those in the forensic sciences need to have on hand to successfully prepare for what may await them in the courtroom. > More

John C. Brenner - A single source reference that contains the spelling and definitions of commonly used terms found in forensic environments. > More

John C. Brenner - Provides the widest possible view of forensic science including areas of pathology, ontology, anthropology, entomology, computer crime, arson investigation, engineering, and psychology. > More

Edward M. Robinson - This material was field tested by the author in his role as a Forensic Services Supervisor for the Baltimore County Police Department. The forensic photographer must know how to create an image that will withstand challenges in court. This book blends the practical functions of crime scene processing with theories of photography to guide the reader in acquiring the skills, knowledge and ability to render reliable evidence. > More