Long considered the top textbook in the forensics field, this text reaches far beyond the scope of those introductory texts that concentrate primarily on criminalistics. Covering a range of fundamental topics, it introduces newcomers to the field while providing the technical detail necessary to understand the field as a science. This edition includes material on forensic photography, computer forensics, DNA analysis, crime scenes, and forensic pathology. The book is compatible with CRC lab manuals, including Forensic Science Laboratory Manual and Workbook, Third Edition and Crime Scene Processing and Laboratory Workbook .