This is a new introduction for readers who wish to know more about the science that is changing our world. There are wonderful and eclectic references to literature and the mythologies of ancient cultures.
In forensics, there is often a difficulty conveying critical scientific terms to investigators, attorneys, juries, and even court reporters. Forensic Science Glossary is a single source reference that contains the spelling and definitions of commonly used terms found in forensic environments. This glossary of words and their meanings covers important areas of forensic science, including the relevant toxicology, documents, drug chemistry, criminalistics, ballistics, and DNA analysis. It is the first forensic glossary to integrate such a wide variety of topics.
This book provides a compact yet thorough glossary of Forensic Science terms. The definitions are clear, concise and are worded in layman's terms. The glossary covers a wide range of topics within the Forensic Science field. I recommend this book to anyone associated with the field looking for an easy reference source of simple definitions. A very, very special dedication to my friend, Puma: an avid reader and a translator (among all other things!) whose net connection, good will and good heart I am overusingconstantly: May you live long and prosper :) I hope this glossary will be of some use. Please, kiss the cat for me :)
A very well-researched and engaging account of the advances and short-comings in forensic science. The chapters on what truly occurs in many county coroner's offices by medical examiners is a must read. A very disturbing account of how "science" has been misused by corrupt medical examiner's (for example, to protect guilty police officers or to prosecute innocent individuals). Specific, high-profile published cases are described and the wrong-doing clearly demonstrated as revealed in subsequent court proceedings, medical examiner retraction of statements, bodies exhumed to fing autopsies not performed at all, etc. A true thriller to read and a shocking inside view of the intersection of medical, legal, and law enforcement worlds to produce the current state of disaster, unkown to all except a few inside experts.
The human factor is the weekest link... - sadly so. I do recommend this book to all who like to read or watch police movies and thrillers - as well as to forensic investigators or amateurs - and of course, all those dealing with translations - stovokor.
Discovering Science 7, a brand new resource for Newfoundland and Labrador, provides current, relevant, and rigorous content that stresses science process skill development, mastery of knowledge outcomes, and the connections between science, technology, society, and the environment. Reading age for native speakers: 7th grade pupils
The best health practices are a synthesis of science and art. Surgery is a case in point. Although all competent surgeons follow scientific protocols, the best surgeons are masters of the art of surgery and produce better outcomes: e.g., smaller incisions; lower mortality rates. Psychotherapists are in exactly the same position. Psychotherapy is both a science and an art. There are excellent resources that convey information about empirically supported practices - the science of psychotherapy. However, this scientific information is incomplete in two important ways...
