Criminal Investigation

Criminal Investigation, Sixth Edition, is a highly readable, comprehensive review of the intriguing world of crime detection and solution. The text smoothly merges the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject, which enables students to comprehend the reality of crime investigation. The importance of forensic science and associated crime laboratory capabilities are interwoven within each crime chapter, along with newly emerging theories and techniques. This text exposes criminal justice students to the time-tested basics of solving crimes using the proven and fascinating history of the subject, as well as exploring new and exciting trends. Key features include: Comprehensive coverage of European and American historical origins of criminal investigation Complete discussion of crime-specific investigative techniques for all major property and violent crimes Detailed crime laboratory techniques Newly emerging crimes such as computer crimes, stalking (including "cyberstalking"), identity theft, biometrics, hate crimes, and geographic information systems and ballistic "fingerprinting" Exceptionally complete exploration of the investigation of narcotics and dangerous drugs Thorough treatment of behavioral profiling Glossary, key terms, charts, and illustrationsGilbert, James N. is the author of 'Criminal Investigation', published 2003 under ISBN 9780131122888 and ISBN 0131122886.