World Encyclopaedia of Forensic Science, Vol. I to VII

Contents: Vol. I. Introduction to Forensic Science: Foreword. 1. Forensic science: an introductory overview. 2. The NFI: areas of operations. 3. DFS and FBI: forensic activities, responses and programmes. 4. Indian directorate of forensic science and allied institutions.

Vol. II. Forensic Science Disciplines: 5. Forensic science disciplines: an introduction overview. 6. Forensic psychology, psychiatry, anthropology and entomology. 7. Forensic pathology, odontology, toxicology and medicine. 8. Forensic art and artists, and forensic scientists: roles and responsibilities. 9. Modern approaches in forensic science. 10. Natural and applied forensic sciences and forensic accounting and law. 11. Computer forensic issues and composites. 12. Information forensics, digital forensics and forensic telecommunication. 13. Computer forensic labs, cases, toolkits and softwares. 14. Case studies in photonic solutions.

Vol. III. Forensic Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: 15. Introduction to forensic psychology. 16. Guidelines for forensic psychologists. 17. Forensic psychologists and forensic behaviour analysis. 18. Forensic psychiatry and psychotherapy. 19. Case studies in forensic psychiatry.

Vol. IV. Forensic Services, Evidences, Examination and Interpretation: 20. Introduction to forensic services. 21. Crime evidence collection, submission and preservation. 22. Crime evidence examination and documentation. 23. Case studies in forensic identification and interpretation. 24. Crime scene units, clues and forensic photography. 25. Crime scene search and examination of evidences. 26. Crime scene identification, analysis and interpretation. 27. Crime scene investigation and investigators. 28. Crime scene safely and security.

Vol. V. Forensic Technologies: 29. Recent forensic technologies: select case studies. 30. Forensic labs: main roles and functions. 31. BFL: a case study. 32. FBI forensic lab: a case study. 33. Bloodstain and fingerprint examination, identification and comparison. 34. Other forensic techniques and technologies. 35. Introduction to DNA forensic. 36. Uses of DNA testing and analysis in forensic science. 37. DNA testing in courtrooms as evidence and verdict. 38. DNA files and DNA profiling.

Vol. VI. Forensic Science Education and Research: 39. Forensic Science Education: regular and online. 40. Forensic science: jobs and careers. 41. Forensic science research and consulting institutions. 42. Guidelines for best practices in forensic science: a case study. 43. Forensic science links, resources.

Vol. VII. Forensic Toxicology, Pharmacist and Nursing: 44. Forensic toxicology. 45. Forensic pharmacist and medicine. 46. Forensic nursing. 47. FAQs on forensic science. Glossary. Bibliography. Weblinks. Index.

"The word forensic comes from the Latin word forensis: public; to the forum or public discussion; argumentative, rhetorical, belonging to debate or discussion.

From there it is a small step to the modern definition of forensic as belonging to, used in or suitable to courts of judicature, or to public discussion or debate. Forensic science is science used in public, in a court or in the justice system. Any science, used for the purposes of the law, is a forensic science.

The forensic sciences form a vital part of the entire justice and regulatory system. Some of the different divisions, or disciplines, of forensic science have become identified primarily with law enforcement -- an image enhanced by television and movies. This is misleading because forensic scientists are involved in all aspects of criminal cases, and the results of their work may serve either the defense or the prosecution.

The forensic scientist\'s goal is the evenhanded use of all available information to determine the facts and, subsequently, the truth.

The forensic scientist\'s role in the civil justice arena is expanding. Issues range from questions of the validity of a signature on a will, to a claim of product liability, to questions of whether a corporations complying with environmental laws, and the protection of constitutionally guaranteed individual rights.

Forensic science is a rewarding career where the love of science can be applied to the good of society, public health, and public safety.

The encyclopaedia of forensic science is being presented to meet the demands of the readers trying to research on forensic science and related subjects." (jacket)