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Author Camenson, Blythe.

Title Opportunities in forensic science careers / Blythe Camenson.

Imprint New York : McGraw-Hill, c2009.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe 3rd Floor Stacks  363.25023 C144o 2009    ---  Available
Edition Rev. ed.
Description xv, 171 p. ; 20 cm.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-171).
Contents 1. Forensic science fields -- Role of forensic sciences -- Forensic science fields -- Other forensic disciplines -- Forensic science and the law -- Sample job titles -- Training -- Sample programs -- Job settings -- Working conditions -- Salaries for forensic scientists -- 2. Forensic evidence -- Crime scene reconstruction -- Specializations -- Credentials for criminalists -- Sample jobs -- Firsthand accounts -- A final thought -- 3. Accident and fire investigation -- Role of investigators -- Training for investigators -- Salaries -- Sample jobs -- Firsthand accounts -- A final thought -- 4. Forensic medicine -- Forensic pathology -- Forensic dentistry and odontology -- Forensic nursing -- Sample jobs -- Firsthand account -- A final thought -- 5. Forensic anthropology -- Branches of anthropology -- Training -- Job settings -- Finding a job -- Salaries -- Sample job -- Firsthand account -- A final thought -- 6. Forensic psychology and psychiatry -- Legal issues -- Work settings -- Training for forensic psychologists and psychiatrists -- Forensic social work and mental health counseling -- Training for forensic social workers and counselors -- Psychiatric technicians -- Salaries -- Sample jobs -- Firsthand accounts -- A final thought -- 7. Emerging forensic science fields -- Forensic computer and cyber investigations -- Forensic accounting -- Forensic economics -- Forensic engineering -- Forensic architecture -- Wildlife forensics -- Sample jobs -- A final thought -- Appendix. Professional associations.
Subject Forensic sciences -- Vocational guidance.
Criminal investigation -- Vocational guidance.
ISBN 0071545336 (alk. paper)
9780071545334 (alk. paper)
Standard No. AU@ 000043123107
NZ1 12799875

 
    
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