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Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 614.1
EAN num: 9780849330179
ISBN number: 0849330173
Label: CRC
Manufacturer: CRC
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 552
Printing Date: November 29, 2004
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Forensic DNA Evidence Interpretation is the most comprehensive resource for DNA casework available today. Written by leaders in the fields of biology and statistics, the book emphasizes the interpretation of test results and provides the necessary formulae in an easily accessible manner. The book begins by reviewing all pertinent biology, and then provides information on every aspect of DNA analysis, including modern interpretation methods and issues, and contemporary population genetic models available for estimating DNA frequencies or likelihood ratios. Following a chapter on procedures for validating databases, the text presents overviews and performance assessments of both modern sampling uncertainty methods and current paternity testing techniques. Later chapters discuss the latest methods for mixture analysis, LCN (ultra trace) analysis, and non-autosomal (mito, X, and Y) DNA analysis. The text concludes with procedures for disaster victim identification and information on DNA intelligence databases. Supported by numerous tables and over 800 references, this authoritative book provides a link among the biological, forensic, and interpretative domains of the DNA profiling field. It is a valuable resource that allows forensic scientists and technicians, molecular biologists, and attorneys to use forensic DNA evidence to its greatest potential.
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If you can only buy one book about DNA evidence interpretation then get this one. The vast range of DNA topics this book covers is incredible. As well as giving the theory behind calculations it gives philosophies behind various schools of thought.
An example of the wide range of topics includes sections on Electropherogram artefacts, DNA mixture interpretations, Low Copy Number theory and DNA database validation (an excellent chapter which I found extremely interesting).
This book can also direct you a huge number of other sources, with around 800 references, and the referencing throughout the book is thorough and helpful.
The book is written in an easy conversational tone and has helpful 'boxes' throughout which work through difficult concepts. I can't think of anything I would change about this book. I just think it really is an excellent up to date, thorough account of DNA evidence interpretation.
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