DNA

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Includes a Foreword by Dr. James D. Watson, the co-discoverer ofthe DNA double helix, and Dr. Jan A. Witkowski. "From the Foreword by Drs. Watson and Witkowski: 'DNA: Forensic andLegal Applications is a comprehensive and invaluable guide to thefield, covering topics ranging from collecting samples in the fieldto presenting the complex results to a jury. We are sure that itwill play its part in promoting this most powerful tool in theforensic scientist's armamentarium.'" DNA: Forensic and Legal Applications covers the technology and lawsrelated to DNA, as well as the use of DNA evidence in the legalsystem. This combination of science and law makes it the firstcomprehensive title of its kind and an appropriate reference forthose with both elementary and advanced knowledge of the topic. Itdraws together in one source information that would previously haverequired extensive research and reliance on experts to obtain,offering both breadth and depth in a clear style without sacrificing scholarly goals. With material from both scientific and legal areas, DNA: Forensicand Legal Applications covers the latest advances in technology. Itprovides an ideal text for forensic scientists and students offorensic science, analytical chemists, lawyers, judges, policeofficers, and detectives.

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Lawrence Kobilinsky

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"There have been other forensic DNA books written before, but nonehas taken the reader through all aspects of DNA testing like thisone...this book alone could make you feel prepared to understand aDNA case..." (Clinical Chemistry, September 2005) "...a comprehensive, up-to-date discussion of forensic DNAtechnologies and their legal implications in the courtroom."(CHOICE, April 2005) "...a concise guide to the use of DNA forensic analysis andhow the information gained from such techniques are used in thelegal system." (E-STREAMS, February 2005) This valuable codebook will go a long way toward helping us winthe 'DNA battle'...we owe the authors a great debt of gratitude."(New York Law Journal, December 15, 2004)"DNA: Forensic and Legal Applications is a comprehensive andinvaluable guide to the field, covering topics ranging fromcollecting samples in the field to presenting the complex resultsto a jury. We are sure that it will play its part in promoting thismost powerful tool in the forensic scientist'sarmamentarium." —From the Foreword by Drs. James Watson and Jan Witkowski
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