Main Title |
Forensic science under siege : the challenges of forensic laboratories and the medico-legal death investigation system / |
Author |
Pyrek, Kelly.
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Publisher |
Elsevier / Academic Press, |
Year Published |
2007 |
OCLC Number |
122917389 |
ISBN |
9780123708618; 0123708613 |
Subjects |
Forensic sciences--United States ;
Crime laboratories--United States ;
Forensic scientists--United States ;
Evidence, Expert--United States
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
ELBM |
HV8073.P97 2007 |
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AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/31/2017 |
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Collation |
xxi, 537 pages ; 25 cm |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents Notes |
Forensic science: celebrated and vilified -- The stakeholders in forensic science: roles, perspectives, and expectations -- An introduction to the U.S. forensic laboratory system -- The U.S. forensic laboratory system under siege -- The reality of the U.S. forensic laboratory system -- An introduction to the U.S. medico-legal death investigation system -- The U.S. medico-legal death investigation system under siege -- The real story of the U.S. medico-legal death investigation system -- The courts: battlefield for the truth and a changing paradigm -- Not all science is created equal -- DNA: convicting the guilty, exonerating the innocent -- The evidence trilogy and forensic science -- The stakeholders in court: judges, juries, experts, and attorneys -- The champions of forensic science: advocacy and funding efforts -- The road to redemption: an agenda for reform -- New initiatives and the future of forensic science -- Looking out for decedents and defendants: taking a cue from health care. "The medico-legal community is under attack for reasons of vital interest to forensic practitioners. The medical investigation system as a whole, and forensic laboratories in particular, are wrestling with problems that stem from under-funding, towering case loads, a shortage of qualified personnel, and the difficulties that arise from having a reputation under fire. Forensic Science Under Siege explores the timely, far-reaching and interrelated issues involving these two medico-legal branches of service."--Jacket. |
Place Published |
Amsterdam ; Boston |
PUB Date Free Form |
©2007 |
BIB Level |
m |
Medium |
unmediated |
Content |
text |
Carrier |
volume |
Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
LCCN |
2007296663 |
Merged OCLC records |
223200175; 1166813105 |
OCLC Time Stamp |
20171027072931 |
Language |
eng |
Origin |
OCLC |
Type |
CAT |
OCLC Rec Leader |
03616cam 2200553 a 45010 |