Forensic Science: A sociological introduction - Brossura

Lawless, Christopher

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ISBN 10: 1138794112 ISBN 13: 9781138794115

Casa editrice: Routledge, 2016

Riassunto

This book addresses a significant gap in the literature and provides a comprehensive overview of the sociology of forensic science. Drawing on a wealth of international research and case studies, this book explores the intersection of science, technology, law and society and examines the production of forensic knowledge.

This book explores a range of key topics such as:

• The integration of science into police work and criminal investigation,
• The relationship between law and science,
• Ethical and social issues raised by new forensic technology including DNA analysis,
• Media portrayals of forensic science,
• Forensic policy and the international agenda for forensic science.

This book is important and compelling reading for students taking a range of courses, including criminal investigation, policing, forensic science, and the sociology of science and technology.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Christopher Lawless is a Lecturer in the School of Applied Social Sciences at Durham University.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Routledge
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1138794112
• ISBN 13: 9781138794115
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 210
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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