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Petherick, Wayne A.

Forensic criminology/ Wayne A. Petherick, Brent E. Turvey and Claire E. Ferguson - Amerdam: Elesvier, 2009. - xl, 584 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Pt I Forensic Criminology, the Forensic Criminologist, and the Law: An Introduction to Forensic Criminology --
Anatomy of the Courtroom: A Legal Perspective --
Cognitive Ethos of the Forensic Examiner --
Pt II Forensic Examinations: Forensic Criminological Assessments --
Criminal Profiling --
Forensic Victimology --
Premises Liability --
Forensic Criminology in Correctional Settings --
Miscarriages of Justice: Causes and Suggested Reforms --
Pt III Working with Investigators and Forensic Specialists: Law Enforcement Investigations: Essential Considerations --
The Criminal Investigator --
Criminal Defense Investigations --
Forensic Scientists --
Understanding the Role of Forensic DNA: A Primer for Criminologists --
Forensic Mental Health Experts --
Pt IV Forensic Criminology in Practice --
Writing Forensic Reports --
The Nature and Role of Expert Forensic Testimony --
Ethics for the Forensic Criminologist.

ISBN: 9780123750716

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Criminal investigation
Criminology
Forensic sciences

Dewey Class. No.: 363.25 / PET/F