Science of Forensic Entomology

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

Av David B. Rivers, Gregory A. Dahlem, USA) Rivers, David B. (Loyola University Maryland, David B Rivers, Gregory A Dahlem

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A thoroughly updated introduction to forensic entomologyIn the newly revised second edition of The Science of Forensic Entomology, two distinguished entomologists deliver a foundational and practical resource that equips students and professionals to be able to understand and resolve questions concerning the presence of specific insects at crime scenes. Each chapter in the book addresses a topic that delves into the underlying biological principles and concepts relevant to the insect biology that grounds the use of insects in legal and investigational contexts.In addition to non-traditional topics, including the biology of maggot masses, temperature tolerances of necrophagous insects, chemical attraction and communication, reproductive strategies of necrophagous flies, and archaeoentomology, the book also offers readers: A thorough introduction to the role of forensic science in criminal investigations and the history of forensic entomologyComprehensive discussions of the biology, taxonomy, and natural history of forensically important insectsFulsome treatments of the postmortem decomposition of human remains and vertebrate carrionIn-depth introduction to the concepts of accumulated degree days and the use of insect development for estimation of the postmortem intervalNew chapters dedicated to forensic entomotoxicology, aquatic insects in forensic investigations, microbiomes of forensic insects and carrion, professional standards, and case studiesPerfect for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in forensic entomology, forensic biology, and general forensic science, The Science of Forensic Entomology will also earn a place in the libraries of law enforcement and forensic investigators, as well as researchers in forensic entomology

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2022-10-27
Mått178 x 254 x 27 mm
Vikt1 134 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor560
Upplaga2
FörlagJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN9781119640660

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Preface xvAbout the companion website xviiChapter 1 Role of forensic science in criminal investigations 1Chapter 2 History of forensic entomology 17Chapter 3 Role of insects and other arthropods in urban and stored product entomology 35Chapter 4 Introduction to entomology 55Chapter 5 Biology, taxonomy, and natural history of forensically important insects 77Chapter 6 Reproductive strategies of necrophagous flies 103Chapter 7 Chemical attraction and communication 121Chapter 8 Biology of the maggot mass 143Chapter 9 Temperature tolerances of necrophagous insects 167Chapter 10 Postmortem decomposition of human remains and vertebrate carrion 195Chapter 11 Insect succession on carrion under natural and artificial conditions 217Chapter 12 Decomposition in aquatic environments 241Chapter 13 Microbiomes of carrion and forensic insects 265Chapter 14 Postmortem interval 283Chapter 15 Insect stains and artifacts: alterations of bloodstain and body fluid evidence 311Chapter 16 Necrophagous and parasitic flies as indicators of neglect and abuse 333Chapter 17 Wildlife forensics 355Chapter 18 Forensic entomotoxicology 365Chapter 19 Application of molecular methods to forensic entomology 383Chapter 20 Archaeoentomology: insects and archaeology 409Chapter 21 Insects as weapons of war and threats to national security 427Chapter 22 Insects and arthropods that cause death 451Chapter 23 Professional standards and ethics 475Chapter 24 Forensic entomology case studies 487Appendix I Collection and preservation of calyptrate Diptera 505Appendix II Getting specimens identified 511Appendix III Necrophagous fly and beetle life table references 515Appendix IV Current names for species in Aldrich's Sarcophaga and allies 521Glossary 525Index 537