The Science of Forensic Entomology

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Rivers, David B.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2014.
Colección:New York Academy of Sciences Ser.
Temas:
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Intro
  • The Science of Forensic Entomology
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • About the companion website
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1 Role of forensic science in criminal investigations
  • Overview
  • The big picture
  • 1.1 What is forensic science?
  • 1.2 Application of science to criminal investigations
  • 1.2.1 Physical evidence
  • 1.2.2 Collection of evidence
  • 1.2.3 The scientific method is the key to forensic analyses
  • 1.2.4 Analysis of physical evidence
  • 1.3 Recognized specialty disciplines in forensic science
  • 1.3.1 Forensic pathology
  • 1.3.2 Forensic anthropology
  • 1.3.3 Forensic dentistry (odontology)
  • 1.3.4 Forensic psychology and psychiatry
  • 1.3.5 Forensic toxicology
  • 1.3.6 Computer forensic science/computer forensics
  • 1.3.7 Forensic botany
  • Chapter review
  • What is forensic science?
  • Application of science to criminal investigations
  • Recognized specialty disciplines in forensic science
  • Test your understanding
  • Notes
  • References cited
  • Supplemental reading
  • Additional resources
  • Chapter 2 History of forensic entomology
  • Overview
  • The big picture
  • 2.1 Historical records of early human civilizations suggest understanding of insect biology and ecology
  • 2.2 Early influences leading to forensic entomology
  • 2.2.1 Thirteenth-century China
  • 2.2.2 Seventeenth-century Europe
  • 2.2.3 Eighteenth-century Europe
  • 2.3 Foundation for discipline is laid through casework, research, war, and public policy
  • 2.3.1 Casework in Europe
  • 2.3.2 Influences from the United States
  • 2.4 Turn of the twentieth century brings advances in understanding of necrophagous insects
  • 2.5 Forensic entomology during the "great" wars
  • 2.6 Growth of the discipline due to the pioneering efforts of modern forensic entomologists leads to acceptance by judicial systems and public
  • Chapter review
  • Historical records of early human civilizations suggest understanding of insect biology and ecology
  • Early influences leading to forensic entomology
  • Foundation for discipline is laid through casework, research, war, and public policy
  • Turn of the twentieth century brings advances in understanding of necrophagous insects
  • Forensic entomology during the "great" wars
  • Growth of the discipline due to the pioneering efforts of modern forensic entomologists leads to acceptance by judicial systems and public
  • Test your understanding
  • Level 1: knowledge/comprehension
  • Level 2: application/analysis
  • Notes
  • References cited
  • Supplemental reading
  • Additional resources
  • Chapter 3 Role of insects and other arthropods in urban and stored product entomology
  • Overview
  • The big picture
  • 3.1 Insects and other arthropods are used in civil, criminal, and administrative matters pertinent to the judicial system

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