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Forensic Science
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Description| Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
| Author(s) | Christopher Lawless |
| Subtitle | A sociological introduction |
| Published | 10th February 2016 |
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A sociological introduction
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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