Forensic Criminology - Andrew Williams

Forensic Criminology
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Autor: Andrew Williams

 Wydawnictwo: Taylor Francis
ISBN: 9780415672689
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Oprawa: miękka
Stron: 454
Data wydania: 2014-04-01
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This text provides an examination of the aetiological development of forensic criminology within the UK. It links the subjects of scientific criminology, criminal investigations, crime scene investigation, forensic science and the legal system, and provides an introduction to the important processes that take place from crime scene to courtroom. These processes help identify, define and label the 'criminal' and are crucial for understanding any form of crime within society. The book includes sections on: the epistemological and ontological philosophies of the natural sciences, the birth of scientific criminology and its search for the criminal 'body', the development of early forms of forensic science and crime scene investigation, investigating crime, information, material and evidence, crime analysis and crime mapping, scientific support and crime scene examination, forensic science and detection methods and forensics in the courtroom. The text consists of a mix of historical research and contemporary criminal justice process chapters that provide an introduction to the most common forensic practices, procedures and uses that enable the identification and successful prosecution of criminals. Forensic Criminology provides a framework for understanding the varieties of information work that exist within current criminal justice practice. Forensic Criminology will be essential for students of criminology, criminal justice, criminal investigations and crime science. It will also be useful to those criminal justice practitioners wishing to gain a more in-depth understanding of the links between criminology, criminal investigations and forensics techniques. 'This long-awaited book will become part of the foundational literature in forensic criminology. It is essential reading for students, practitioners, and academics who wish to fully appreciate the interplay between theoretical/substantive criminology and the practical world of forensic science, as well as everyday investigative and legal decision-making. Fortunately for both criminal justice professionals and general citizenry alike, the gap between theory and practice has just been substantially narrowed.' - Daniel B. Kennedy, Ph.D., Oakland University and President, Forensic Criminology Associates, Inc., USA 'This is a very timely and important book for the progression of forensic criminology. It uses an impressive array of literature and sources to provide a rigorous and robust overview of the historical and theoretical contexts which underpin contemporary forensic practice and relevant criminology. It demonstrates the tangible links between the evolution of criminological thought and its utilisation in forensic practice without adhering to a formulaic description of tasks, science and technologies. Instead, this book offers an interesting and insightful overview of developments in regards to the relevant science, techniques and ideologies, which is augmented by a detailed commentary on their underlining application and development.' - Dr Paul Smith, Institute of Criminal Justice Studies, University of Portsmouth, UK 'A useful point of reference for all students of forensic criminology. This book concisely summarises historical developments and research through to current thinking in a logical framework from crime scene to court room.' - Terry Lowe, Head of Scientific Services Department, Hampshire Constabulary, UK.

Książka "Forensic Criminology"
Andrew Williams