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ISBN: 9780198834410
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9780198834410 (旧規格ISBN: 0198834411)
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Forensic science is a subject of wide fascination. What happens at a crime scene? How does DNA profiling work? How can it help solve crimes that happened 20 years ago? In forensic science, a criminal case can often hinge on a piece of evidence such as a hair, a blood trace, half a footprint, or a tyre mark. Complex scientific findings must be considered carefully and dispassionately, and communicated with clarity, simplicity, and precision. High profile cases such as the Stephen Lawrence enquiry and the Madeleine McCann case have attracted enormous media attention and enhanced general interest in this area in recent years. In this Very Short Introduction, Jim Fraser introduces the concept of forensic science and explains how it is used in the investigation of crime. He begins at the crime scene itself, explaining the principles and processes of crime scene management, and drawing on his own personal experience of high profile cases including, the murder of Rachel Nickell and the unsolved murder of Jill Dando. Fraser explores how forensic scientists work; from the reconstruction of events to laboratory examinations. He considers the techniques they use, such as fingerprinting, and goes on to highlight the immense impact DNA profiling has had. Providing examples from forensic science cases in the UK, US, and other countries, he considers the techniques and challenges faced around the world. This new edition has been fully updated to take into account developments in areas such as DNA analysis and drug analysis, and the growing field of digital forensics. Topical areas explored include the growing significance of cognitive bias in forensic science, and recent research that raises doubts about the validity of some forensic techniques. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
難解なテーマを分かりやすく解説する入門書シリーズ
Very Short Introductions (VSI) シリーズは、1995年に Mary Beard 著『Classics』の刊行をもって創刊し、以来、歴史や政治、宗教、哲学、科学、時事問題、ビジネス、経済、芸術、文化など、様々な分野のテーマを取り上げてきました。発行点数も数多く、現在までに680タイトル以上を刊行しています。
本シリーズは、世界各国の評論家からの評価も高く、知識欲の強い読者の間では定番の入門書として定着しつつあります。販売部数は全世界で1,000万部を超え、53ヶ国語の言語に翻訳されています。
専門家による分析や新しい見解を盛り込みながら、イスラム教からポスト構造主義、宇宙論まで、難解なテーマを平易に説く、刺激に満ちた Very Short Introductions は、初学者にとって最適の入門書であり、予備知識のある読者には新たな視点を提供します。一般の方や大学生、大学院生に愛読されているほか、大学の授業にも採用されるなど、幅広くご活用いただいています。
注意:このシリーズはELT教材に該当しないため割引対象外です。
Forensic science is a subject of wide fascination. What happens at a crime scene? How does DNA profiling work? How can it help solve crimes that happened 20 years ago? In forensic science, a criminal case can often hinge on a piece of evidence such as a hair, a blood trace, half a footprint, or a tyre mark. Complex scientific findings must be considered carefully and dispassionately, and communicated with clarity, simplicity, and precision. High profile cases such as the Stephen Lawrence enquiry and the Madeleine McCann case have attracted enormous media attention and enhanced general interest in this area in recent years. In this Very Short Introduction, Jim Fraser introduces the concept of forensic science and explains how it is used in the investigation of crime. He begins at the crime scene itself, explaining the principles and processes of crime scene management, and drawing on his own personal experience of high profile cases including, the murder of Rachel Nickell and the unsolved murder of Jill Dando. Fraser explores how forensic scientists work; from the reconstruction of events to laboratory examinations. He considers the techniques they use, such as fingerprinting, and goes on to highlight the immense impact DNA profiling has had. Providing examples from forensic science cases in the UK, US, and other countries, he considers the techniques and challenges faced around the world. This new edition has been fully updated to take into account developments in areas such as DNA analysis and drug analysis, and the growing field of digital forensics. Topical areas explored include the growing significance of cognitive bias in forensic science, and recent research that raises doubts about the validity of some forensic techniques. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
シリーズの説明
難解なテーマを分かりやすく解説する入門書シリーズ
Very Short Introductions (VSI) シリーズは、1995年に Mary Beard 著『Classics』の刊行をもって創刊し、以来、歴史や政治、宗教、哲学、科学、時事問題、ビジネス、経済、芸術、文化など、様々な分野のテーマを取り上げてきました。発行点数も数多く、現在までに680タイトル以上を刊行しています。
本シリーズは、世界各国の評論家からの評価も高く、知識欲の強い読者の間では定番の入門書として定着しつつあります。販売部数は全世界で1,000万部を超え、53ヶ国語の言語に翻訳されています。
専門家による分析や新しい見解を盛り込みながら、イスラム教からポスト構造主義、宇宙論まで、難解なテーマを平易に説く、刺激に満ちた Very Short Introductions は、初学者にとって最適の入門書であり、予備知識のある読者には新たな視点を提供します。一般の方や大学生、大学院生に愛読されているほか、大学の授業にも採用されるなど、幅広くご活用いただいています。
注意:このシリーズはELT教材に該当しないため割引対象外です。
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