Edition |
2nd ed. |
Description |
1 online resource (210 pages) |
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text file |
Contents |
Contrast; Chapter 1 Fingerprints In Context; Chapter 2 Friction Skin; Chapter 3 Friction Skin Classification; Chapter 4 Exemplar Fingerprint Impressions; Chapter 5 Latent Fingerprint Development And Recovery; Chapter 6 Special Development Processes And Conditions; Chapter 7 Latent Fingerprint Quality Variations; Chapter 8 Fingerprint Identification; Chapter 9 Fingerprint Fabrications, Errors, And Evidence; Chapter 10 Photography, Image Enhancement, And Color; Chapter 11 Computerized Fingerprint Databases; Chapter 12 Review Of Scientific Comparison Evidence. |
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Chapter 13 Legal Courts And Dactyloscopychapter 14 Training And Protocol Outline For 10-Print And Latent Print Examiners; Appendix A Attenuation Of Fingerprint Pattern Types; Appendix B Photoluminescence And Chemiluminescence; Appendix C Comparison Of Ink And Computer Generated Fingerprints; Appendix D Palmar Exemplar And Latent Zone Codes (Pz Code); Appendix E Long-Term Study Of Friction Skin Ridge Detail; Glossary; Bibliography; Index. |
Summary |
This guidebook illustrates the basic concepts involved in the science of fingerprints and fingerprint identification. It clarifies many of the oversimplified generalities that pervade the science of fingerprint identification and highlights the many possibilities and limitations of fingerprint identification. Chapters are arranged logically to facilitate greater knowledge and skills. The second edition highlights the full breadth of "Dactylscopy," the science of friction skin individualization. A full explanation of forensic science's comparative methodology, Analysis, Comparison, Evaluation. |
Local Note |
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Subject |
Social sciences.
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Social sciences. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Coppock, Craig A. Contrast : An Investigator's Basic Reference Guide to Fingerprint Identification Concepts. Springfield : Charles C Thomas Publisher, LTD, ©2007 9780398077174 |
ISBN |
9780398085148 (electronic book) |
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0398085145 (electronic book) |
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0398085145 |
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