Norah Rudin, Keith Inman

An Introduction to Forensic DNA Analysis

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This new edition of a bestseller emphasizes the advantages and limitations of various DNA techniques used in the analysis of forensic evidence. It covers the shift to Short Tandem Repeat (STR) technology, and updates methods and legal issues affected by this shift. The authors discuss forensic DNA issues from both a scientific and legal perspective, and present the material in a manner understandable by professionals in the legal system, forensic science, and law enforcement.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• 2nd edition
• Seitenzahl: 344
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Dezember 2001
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 260mm x 175mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 798g
• ISBN-13: 9780849302336
• ISBN-10: 0849302331
• Artikelnr.: 21230880

Autorenporträt

Norah Rudin, Keith Inman

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. The Nature of Physical Evidence. The Collection and
Preservation of Physical Evidence. A Short History of DNA Typing. The
Scientific Basis of DNA Typing. An Overview of Forensic DNA Typing Systems.
Procedures for Forensic DNA Analysis. Interpretation of DNA Typing Results.
Assessing the Strength of the Evidence. The DNA Databank. Quality
Assurance. Admissibility Standards - Science on Trial in the Courtroom.
Epilogue. Glossary. Appendices.