Forensic Ecology Handbook / Developments in Forensic Science (PDF)

The analysis of plants, insects, soil and other particulates
from scenes of crime can be vital in proving or excluding contact
between a suspect and a scene, targeting search areas, and
establishing a time and place of death. Forensic Ecology: A
Practitioner's Guide provides a complete handbook
covering all aspects of forensic ecology. Bringing together the
forensic applications of anthropology, archaeology, entomology,
palynology and sedimentology in one volume, this book provides an
essential resource for practitioners in the field of forensic
science, whether crime scene investigators, forensic science
students or academics involved in the recovery and analysis of
evidence from crime scenes.

Forensic Ecology: A Practitioner's Guide includes
information not only on the search, location, recovery and analysis
of evidence, but includes sampling strategies for diatom analysis,
pollen and soils samples and entomology and provides guides for
good practice. Each chapter provides background information on each
discipline and is structured according to pre-scene attendance
(what questions should the scientist ask when receiving a call?
What sort of preparation is required?), scene attendance (including
protocols at the scene, sampling strategies, recording), scientific
examination of analysis of the evidence up to the stages and
guidelines for witness statement and presenting evidence in
court.

The book is written by specialists in all fields with a wealth
of experience who are current forensic practitioners around the
world. It provides an essential and accessible resource for
students, academics, forensic practitioners and police officers
everywhere.