Social Science : Criminology

Compiles some of the best practices of policies, procedures, and protocols of different laboratories across the world. This book considers physical plant demands, equipment needs, staffing, ethical issues, and the process of certification with the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors. more...

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This text by Kiely (DePaul U. College of Law's Center for Law and Science) examines US judicial responses to the use of forensic science in the criminal justice system, focusing on those cases questioning the legal acceptability forensic science methodologies under standards arising out of the cases of Frye v. United States and Daubert v. Merrell D more...

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This glossary should help forensic scientists communicate critical scientific terms to non-scientists. It contains 950 words and their meanings which cover important areas of forensic science including chemistry and toxicology pertinent to forensics, ballistics and DNA analysis. more...

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Long accepted as a cost of doing business, occupational fraud has recently proven to be much more dangerous to a company than previously thought. Enron, Global Crossing, and other high-profile cases have shown that the risks can be enormous. Fraud Exposed shows how traditional methods of dealing with occupational fraud are inadequate and how an organization's mindset must change if it is to be more effective in dealing with this problem. more...

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Examines the American prison system, where rapes, assaults, and deaths are regular occurrences, as well as the powerful political and social forces driving imprisonment. This book charts the negative impact on both inmates and society of what is essentially a wasteful and inhumane system, and offers a series of practical proposals for reform. more...

Price: $13.59