Details

Subject(s)

• Forensic sciences [Browse]

Editor

Ubelaker, Douglas H. [Browse]

Series

Forensic science in focus

Summary note

• "The Global Practice of Forensic Science presents histories, issues, patterns, and diversity in the applications of international forensic science. Written by 64 experienced and internationally recognized forensic scientists, the volume documents the practice of forensic science in 28 countries from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia and Europe. Each country's chapter explores factors of political history, academic linkages, the influence of individual cases, facility development, types of cases examined, integration within forensic science, recruitment, training, funding, certification, accreditation, quality control, technology, disaster preparedness, legal issues, research and future directions. Aimed at all scholars interested in international forensic science, the volume provides detail on the diverse fields within forensic science and their applications around the world"-- Provided by publisher.
• "The Global Practice of Forensic Science examines the practice of forensic science between around 30 countries from across five continents"-- Provided by publisher.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Action note

Committed to retain in perpetuity — ReCAP Shared Collection (HUL)

Contents

• Introduction
• The practice of forensic sciences in Argentina
• Australia
• Forensic sciences in Canada
• The Chilean Forensic Medical Service
• Forensic science in Columbia

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ISBN

• 9781118724163 (hardback)
• 111872416X (hardback)

LCCN

^^2014035953

OCLC

889736173

RCP

H - S

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