"All chapters are direct reprints from Encyclopedia of forensic science, 2e"--Title-page verso. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Child pornography / E Quayle. Forensic classification of evidence / MM Houck -- Interpretation/the comparative method / MM Houck -- Digital imaging and photography / P Jones -- Cellular phones / G C Kessler, R P Mislan -- Digital imaging: enhancement and authentication / C Grigoras, J M Smith -- Audio enhancement and authentication / C Grigoras, J M Smith -- Analysis of digital evidence / M K Rogers -- Aircraft flight data recorders / V L Grose -- Electronic data recorders (black boxes) / W Rosenbluth -- Analog tachograph chart analysis / R F Lambourn -- History of the forensic examination documents / L A Mohammed -- Overview of forensic document examination / D L Hammond -- Analytical methods / J de Koeijer -- Document dating / W D Mazzella, D C Purdy -- Forgery/counterfeits / T Trubshoe, J McGinn -- Handwriting / C L Bird -- Ink analysis / J A Siegel -- Paper analysis / T Fritz, S Nekkache -- Counterfeit currency / K C Harris, K Corbin -- Identity theft / Z Geradts -- Forensic accounting / J Cali -- Payment cards / L R Rockwell -- Counterfeit goods / MM Houck -- Crime scene to court / K Ramsey, E Burton -- Forensic laboratory reports / J Epstein -- Health and safety / N Scudder, B Saw -- Child pornography / E Quayle.
Summary:
"The Advanced Forensic Science Series grew out of the recommendations from the 2009 NAS Report: Strengthening Forensic Science: A Path Forward. This volume, Digital and Document Examination ... will serve as a graduate level text for those studying and teaching digital forensics and forensic document examination, as well as an excellent reference for forensic scientist’s libraries or use in their casework. Coverage includes digital devices, transportation, types of documents, forensic accounting and professional issues. Edited by a world-renowned leading forensic expert, the Advanced Forensic Science Series is a long overdue solution for the forensic science community."-- Back cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.