Legal aspects of criminology Books

This book, as the first one did, will bring readers behind the scenes of the show, talk about cases never before shown, talk about the major forensic breakthroughs of Forensic Science, have a glossary of important terms, talk about the cutting edge...

Criminal identification through the use of fingerprints is one of the most valued tools for obtaining the capture of criminal fugitives; determining the prior arrest records of arrested individuals; and identifying amnesia victims, missing persons, and...

Le livre intitul����� ""Le Diagnostic De La Suggestibilit�����"" a �����t����� �����crit par Lucien Moutin en 1896. Ce livre se concentre sur le concept de suggestibilit����� et son importance dans le domaine de la psychologie. L'auteur explore les...

Illuminating US constitutional concepts in plain language and clarifying nuances in the law, this third edition of Constitutional Law and Criminal Justice simplifies understanding of the United States judicial system for those without advanced legal...

With Essential Writings in Violence Risk Assessment and Management, mental health and legal practitioners have quick access to the most important peer-reviewed writings in the field. The 31 journal articles and book chapters in this collection provide a...

A definitive resource, the Introduction to Emergency Management and Disaster Science presents the essentials to better understand and manage disasters. The third edition of this popular text has been revised and updated to provide a substantively...

Cyber-security and its related threats change constantly. The book aims at using practical contemporary machine learning-based techniques for detecting everyday threats such as, malware and dynamic risk analysis on attack graphs to determine how...

This book provides a guide to the recognition and current understanding of DNA transfer in forensic criminal investigations.

Sexual Murder: Catathymic and Compulsive Homicides, Second Edition encapsulates the authors' 45 years of experience studying, sexually-motivated homicide. Both catathymic and compulsive homicides are covered with all current research on the subject...

Economics of Crime presents the basic model of criminal behavior and law enforcement. The authors start by reviewing the economics of criminal behavior. Models of criminal behavior applying the model of individual rational behavior are presented. ...

This concise but comprehensive guide to forensic medicine provides an essential reference for anyone working in legal or medical professions. Covering the key principles and practices of juridical medicine, as well as practical advice on issues such as...

Este libro aborda cómo los peritos médicos tienen un papel fundamental en la justicia penal, especialmente en casos donde se requiere de conocimientos especializados sobre temas médicos forenses. Los autores explican el proceso de examen y análisis de...

The investigation of sex crimes is a specific function for many law enforcement agencies, requiring an understanding of how to investigate, process crime scenes, interact with victims and offenders, and prepare for court. Drawing on new methods of...

The response of the U.S. federal government to the events of September 11, 2001 has reflected the challenge of striking a balance between implementing security measures to deter terrorist attacks while at the same time limiting disruption to air commerce...

Le livre ""Histoire De La Medecine Legale"" (1880) de Charles Adrien Desmaze est une exploration compl�����te de l'histoire de la m�����decine l�����gale. L'auteur examine les origines de la m�����decine l�����gale, les d�����veloppements historiques...

Want to add an autopsy that won’t kill your story? Death swings its scythe in every genre, from family funerals to crime scenes to creatures that won’t stay buried. This user-friendly, illustrated reference digs into all things posthumous and...

Het boek ""De Regeling Van Het Bouwen Op Of Langs Dijken"" geschreven door Cornelis Wegener Sleeswijk in 1891, gaat over de regels en wetten die gelden voor het bouwen op of langs dijken. Het boek beschrijft de geschiedenis van de regelgeving en geeft...

""The Law and Practice in Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Part 1"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Arthur Gwynne Jeffreys Hall in 1905. The book provides an in-depth analysis of divorce and matrimonial laws, practices, and procedures prevalent in...

Suffolk Deeds, Book 12, Part 1 (1902) is a historical document that contains a collection of deeds from the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds in Massachusetts. The book was published by Rockwell And Churchill Publisher and is part of a series of books...

A Treatise On Probate Law And Practice V3, Part 1: Together With Rules Of Practice And Forms (1904) is a comprehensive guide to the legal procedures and practices involved in probate law. The book is authored by Twyman Osmand Abbott, a renowned legal...

Volunteer Police, Choosing to Serve provides an in-depth comparison between volunteer policing in the United States and in the United Kingdom, and explores the shared past and similar-yet sometimes divergent-evolution of special constables,...

The Police Misconduct Complaint Investigations Manual provides a timely and unique, step-by-step approach to conducting or reviewing police misconduct investigations, whether a complaint involves a lower-level allegation of discourtesy or more serious...

Although there have been several books written on the subject of "Body" and weapon/evidence "Recovery" , none have focused on diver safety and human anatomy to the degree that this book has. The author has focused on diver safety issues that include...

Ethical Standards in Forensic Science seeks to address the myriad practices in forensic science for a variety of evidence and analyses. The book looks at ethics, bias, what constitutes an expert in the field-both as a practitioner and to the court...

Este libro examina el uso del lenguaje en el mundo del crimen y el delito. A través de diferentes ejemplos, el autor nos muestra cómo el lenguaje y las palabras pueden ser utilizados para engañar y manipular a la gente. Una obra interesante para todos...

Questo libro è uno studio sulla medicina legale, che affronta il tema del rapporto tra cadavere e diritto. Attraverso l'analisi di casi specifici e la comparazione tra le metodologie italiane e tedesche, Lombroso offre uno spaccato approfondito e...

Originally published in the late 19th century, this comprehensive reference work remains an essential resource for medical students and practitioners alike. It covers a wide range of topics, including the legal aspects of medical practice, the effects of...

Ce manuel fournit une introduction complète à la médecine légale, ses fondements scientifiques et ses applications juridiques. Il explore les méthodes utilisées pour déterminer les causes de la mort et pour recueillir des preuves dans les affaires...

Covering a wide range of research currently being done in drug analysis, Drug Testing Technology: Assessment of Field Applications compares and evaluates various methods used to determine abused drugs taken by individuals, and their application in...

By achieving a delicate balance between systems and practices, proper laboratory biosecurity reduces the risk of legitimate bioscience facilities becoming sources of pathogens and toxins for malicious use. Effective design and implementation of...

A basic nuts and bolts guide to the on-scene investigation of shooting cases. Early in the investigation of a shooting incident, proper crime scene work is critical to the final outcome. Whether the shooting is ruled to be an accident, a homicide, or...

This book examines the major theoretical foundations of ethics, before zooming in on definitions of professional practice and applied professional ethics, as distinct from private morals, in general and then focusing on professional ethics for...

Think Like a Terrorist to Combat Terrorism and Radicalization in Prison provides guidelines for hardening facilities, training staff, preparing for radicalized-terrorist inmates' incarceration, and monitoring these inmates after their release. The book...

The Disaster Dictionary identifies terms, acronyms, and related concepts. More than 1,100 entries are derived from many types of disasters and crisis scenarios. Appendix A provides a detailed description of Weapons of Mass Destruction: their...

Since 1955 when Dr. Paul Kirk first presented a bloodstain evidence affidavit in State of Ohio v. Samuel Sheppard, expert testimony on bloodstain interpretation has gained wide acceptance in U.S. courts. Scientific and Legal Applications of Bloodstain...

Inspired by the dialogue between practitioners and academics of nearly thirty countries, this edited volume includes updated articles on global crime prevention initiatives and best practices in building community resilience presented at the...

"It is hoped that, through this series, it will be possible to accelerate the process of building knowledge about policing and help bridge the gap between the two worlds-the world of police research and police practice. This is an invitation to police...

Philosophers of science have long used reconstructive reasoning to develop historical explanations covering the origins of natural phenomenon. The application of the scientific method is a powerful tool for solving crimes through reconstruction of the...

Private Security and the Investigative Process, Fourth Edition is fully updated and continues to provide complete coverage of the investigative process for private investigations by both individuals and in corporate security environments. This edition...

"Forensic document examination is the study of physical evidence and physical evidence cannot lie. Only its interpretation can err. Only the failure to find it, or to hear its true testimony can deprive it of its value."-Roy Huber This is a comprehensive...

In order for forensic fibre examiners to fully utilize fibre and textile evidence during their analysis, they require not only specialised forensic knowledge but also in-depth knowledge of fibres, yarns and fabrics themselves. Production, both the...

Autoerotic Deaths: Practical Forensic and Investigative Perspectives is a collaboration between two internationally known experts who combine their extensive experience to present a scientific, modern view of autoerotic death-complete with a wide variety...

Myriad forms of communication occur within the criminal justice system as judges and attorneys speak to juries, law enforcement officers interact with the public, and the news media presents stories of events in courtrooms. Hindrances abound, however...

When a corpse is found in a body of water, authorities generally presume that the manner of death was either an accident or a suicide. They do not treat the recovery site as a potential crime scene or homicide, so many cases remain unsolved. Case Studies...

Report Writing for Crime Scene Investigators provides students with the tools to write effective crime scene reports. Students looking to break into the field of crime scene investigations often take courses in report writing but the textbooks available...