A comprehensive overview of forensic science, this book, considered by professionals to be the top textbook in the field, reaches beyond the scope of other introductory texts that concentrate primarily on criminalistics. It covers a range of fundamental topics and includes the technical detail necessary to understand the breadth of the science. Changes in this edition include new developments in forensic photography, computer forensics, DNA analysis, crime scenes, and forensic pathology. An instructor's guide with objectives, questions and answers, suggested activities, and material in electronic format is available to qualifying instructors. Accompanying lab manuals are also available.