Lawless, Christopher,

Forensic science : a sociological introduction / Christopher Lawless. - xiv, 195 pages ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction : understanding forensic science through social research -- 2. Forensics in the media : representations and 'realities' -- 3. Shaping forensic science as discipline and profession -- 4. Evaluating and organizing forensic science and practice -- 5. Reconstructing a reconstructive science : probability and performativity in forensic investigation -- 6. Law-science interactions and new technology -- 7. Forensic technology, ethics and society -- 8. Pathways of forensic innovation -- 9. The possible future relations between forensic science and social research.




In English.

9781138794108 (hardback) 9781138794115 (pbk.)

2015032714


Forensic sciences.
Criminology--Sociological aspects.

HV8073 / .L3335 2016

363.25/L42