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.
