Forensic Botany - Principles and Applications to Criminal Casework

Forensic Botany: Principles and Applications to Criminal Casework, Second Edition updates what, at the time, was the very first book published on the subject. This latest edition offers a concise introduction to plant identification and biology, genetics and how to utilize and apply botanical evidence in criminal cases.

List of contents

1. Introduction to Forensic Botany. 2. Basic Plant Biology. 3. Plant Cell Structure and Function. 4. Modes of Plant Reproduction. 5. Plant Diversity. 6. The Use of Biological and Botanical Evidence in Criminal Investigations. 7. Uses of Plant Anatomy, Taxonomy, and Ecology in Forensic Investigations. 8. Forensic Botany Cases. 9. Uses of Plants in Burial Practices. 10. Forensic Palynology. 11. Use of Diatoms and Pollen for Seasonal Calendar. 12. Plant Poisons and Toxicology. 13. Illegal Trafficking of Wood. 14. DNA Structure and Function. 15. An Overview of Historical Developments in Forensic DNA Analysis. 16. Classical and Future DNA Typing Technologies for Plants. 17. Plant Identification by DNA. 18. Wooden Stick Matches as Forensic Evidence. 19. Legal Considerations for Acceptance of New Forensic Methods in Court.

About the author

Heather Miller Coyle is Associate Professor of Forensic Science at University of New Haven.

Summary

Forensic Botany: Principles and Applications to Criminal Casework, Second Edition updates what, at the time, was the very first book published on the subject. This latest edition offers a concise introduction to plant identification and biology, genetics and how to utilize and apply botanical evidence in criminal cases.

Product details

• Authors: Heather Miller Coyle, Heather (University of New Haven Miller Coyle
• Assisted by: Heather Miller Coyle (Editor), Heather (University of New Haven Miller Coyle (Editor), Heather (University of New Haven West Haven Connecticut USA) Miller Coyle (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781439866740
• ISBN: 978-1-4398-6674-0
• No. of pages: 308
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > Criminal law, criminal procedural law, criminology; LAW / Criminal Law / General, LAW / Forensic Science, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Botany, Anthropology, Criminal law & procedure, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, Forensic Science, Legal aspects of criminology, Botany & plant sciences, Botany and plant sciences, Criminology: legal aspects, Criminal law: procedure and offences