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Quantitative-Qualitative Friction Ridge Analysis examines the latest methods and techniques in the science of friction ridge identification, or ridgeology. The author explores every facet of the discipline, from the history of friction ridge identification and its earliest pioneers and researchers, to the scientific basis and the various steps of the identification process. The structure and growth of friction skin and how it can leave latent or visible prints are examined, as well as advanced identification methods in ridgeology. The book, which features several detailed illustrations and photographs, also includes a new method for Palmar Flexion Crease Identification (palm lines). TOC:Preface.- Introduction.- The First Step Toward Quantitative-Qualitative Analysis.- Ridgeology Revolution.- History of Friction Ridge Identification.- Primitive Knowledge.- Early Pioneers.- Scientific Researchers.- The Friction Ridge Medium.- Structure of Friction Skin.- Growth of Friction Skin.- The Identification Process.- Premises of Friction Ridge Identification.- Philosophy of Friction Ridge Identification.- Human Sight. Methodology of Friction Ridge Identification.- Poroscopy and Edgeoscopy.- Friction Ridge Analysis Report.- Ridgeology Study Key.- An Introduction to Palmar Flexion Crease Identification.- The Beginning.- Bibliography.- Glossary.
List of contents
I Introduction, The First Step toward Quantitative-Qualitative Analysis, The Ridgeology Revolution II History of Friction Ridge Identification III The Friction Ridge Medium IV The Identification Process V Poroscopy and Edgeoscopy VI Friction Ridge Analysis Report VII Ridgeology Formula VIII An Introduction to Palmar Flexion Crease Identification IX The Beginning
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David R. Ashbaugh
Summary
Examines various methods and techniques in the science of friction ridge identification, or ridgeology. This book also examines various facets of the discipline, from the history of friction ridge identification and its earliest pioneers and researchers, to the scientific basis and the various steps of the identification process.
