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This volume introduces the laboratory terms that are crucial to the interpretation and understanding of laboratory report findings. The definitions and accompanying illustrations come from various disciplines including toxicology, drug chemistry, criminalistics, bioscience/DNA, firearms/ballistics, forensic pathology, and law. The illustrations communicate the use of laboratory instruments and investigative and laboratory methods of analysis. These detailed definitions and illustrations are valuable references to nonscientific professionals including police investigators interpreting lab reports, court reporters, and prosecutors and defense attorneys preparing for trial.
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Forensic Science An Illustrated Dictionary JOHN C. BRENNER Boca Raton London New York Washington, D.C. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Brenner, John C. Forensic science : an illustrated dictionary / by John C. Brenner. p. cm. Rev. ed. of: Forensic science glossary. c2000. Includes bibliographical references. ISBN 0-8493-1457-7 (alk. paper) 1. Forensic sciences--Dictionaries. I. Brenner, John C. Forensic science glossary. II. Title. HV8073B677 2003 363.25′03—dc22 2003055804 CIP This book contains information obtained from authentic and highly regarded sources. Reprinted material is quoted with permission, and sources are indicated. A wide variety of references are listed. Reasonable efforts have been made to publish reliable data and information, but the authors and the publisher cannot assume responsibility for the validity of all materials or for the consequences of their use. Neither this book nor any part may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, microfilming, and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without prior permission in writi