Product Description

Used particularly when there has been a suspicious death, insect-related evidence is one of the most powerful, but least understood examples of modern forensic science. Entomology and the Law provides a detailed roadmap that can be followed from crime scene to courtroom by entomologists, law enforcement personnel and lawyers preparing for trial. Part I focuses on carrion flies as forensic indicators, exploring relevant biology clearly and concisely illustrated by real-life cases. Flies are usually first on the scene of a death, and knowledge of their habits and lifestyles can help to reveal time of death, weeks or even years later. Part II provides a thorough examination of the law of scientific evidence worldwide, complete with caselaw and applicable code provisions, and legal issues relevant to the admissibility and use of forensic entomology in litigation. It will prepare both scientists and lawyers for real-world forays into the world of forensic entomology.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #799816 in Books
• Published on: 2005-09-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 332 pages

Review
‘… the authors are to be congratulated on a book of sound scholarship and of great practical value.’ Science & Justice

About the Author
Bernard Greenberg is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Biological Sciences, University of Illinois, Chicago.

John C. Kunich is Professor of Law in the School of Law at Roger Williams University, Rhode Island.

Customer Reviews

I WISH THIS BOOK WAS AVALIBLE A YEAR AGO!
as a stuggling Ecology student, i had heard of forensic entomology, upon reading all i could about it (a few journal articals at uni and "a fly for the prosecution") i searched high and low for text books, to find but 4, "entomology and death" and "a mannual of forenisc entomology" were both out of print, and "byrd and casnter" and the hardback edtion of this book where both a little out of my league, now this book is well worth the money, it provides a well rounded look at forensic entomology, and while the serious forensic entomologist should have this and bryd and castner, as well as the fabled Catts, and smith this book is a good place to start