An Introduction to Forensic Genetics is a comprehensive introduction to thisfast moving area from the collection of evidence at the scene of a crime to theprese... » 

An Introduction to Forensic Genetics is a comprehensive introduction to thisfast moving area from the collection of evidence at the scene of a crime to thepresentation of that evidence in a legal context. The last few years have seensignificant advances in the subject and the development and application ofgenetics has revolutionised forensic science. This book begins with the keyconcepts needed to fully appreciate the subject and moves on to examine thelatest developments in the field illustrated throughout with references torelevant casework. In addition to the technology involved in generating a DNAprofile the underlying population biology and statistical interpretation arealso covered. The evaluation and presentation of DNA evidence in court is alsodiscussed with guidance on the evaluation process and how court reports andstatements should be presented. an accessible introduction to ForensicGenetics from the collection of evidence to the presentation of that evidencein a legal context includes case studies to enhance student understanding includes the latest developments in the field focusing on the technology usedtoday and that which is likely to be used in the future accessible treatmentof population biology and statistics associated with forensic evidence WilliamGoodwin University of Central Lancashire Adrian Linacre University ofStrathclyde Sibte Hadi University of Central Lancashire «