Forensic Science and Law : Investigative Applications in Criminal, Civil and Family Justice

In the forensic community, Cyril Wecht is one of the world's most highly respected forensic experts. In this volume, he draws on his own personal experience to provide readers with a firm foundation in scientific applications. Featuring contributions from renowned experts in the forensic, scientific, and legal professions, this book communicates the wide range of methods and approaches used for solving crimes. The text goes beyond the scope of most books on the subject by providing not only criminal law applications, but also medical-legal and civil justice applications of forensic science.