Completely revised and updated to reflect the latest techniques and technological advances, this second edition provides aclear, concise overview of modern forensic document examination. The scientific methods applied to elucidate questions about whether a document is genuine, whose writing is on it, and any alterations to information on it are explained in detail. Handwriting, typewriting, inks, paper, and other factors which make up documents are discussed and techniques involving infrared radiation, ultraviolet radiation, electrostatic detection, and microscopical examination are described. It is an invaluable guide for trainees and more experienced document examiners.
- ISBN10 0748405801
- ISBN13 9780748405800
- Publish Date 24 January 1997
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 31 August 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Edition 2nd New edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 188
- Language English