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BL
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713334
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b535523
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| Main Entry
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Camenson, Blythe.
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| Title & Author
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Opportunities in forensic science careers /\ Blythe Camenson.
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| Edition Statement
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Revised edition.
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| Publication Statement
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New York :: McGraw-Hill,, [2009]
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, ©2009
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| Page. NO
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xv, 171 pages ;; 20 cm
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| ISBN
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0071545336 (alk. paper)
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: 9780071545334 (alk. paper)
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-171).
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| Contents
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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.
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| Abstract
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From the Publisher: Each book offers: The latest information on a field of interest. Training and educational requirements for each career. Salary statistics for different positions within each field. Up-to-date professional and Internet resources. McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide.
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| Subject
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Criminal investigation-- Vocational guidance.
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Forensic sciences-- Vocational guidance.
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| LC Classification
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HV 8073.C316 2009
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| Parallel Title
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Forensic science careers.
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