BOOK ABSTRACT

Book Abstract



Book Abstract

The second chapter is this book in on forensic sciences in which the author starts with the field of forensic geosciences with its surrounding aspects.

Introduction: setting the scene

In the field of forensic Geoscience provides criminal and civil investigation of the use of disciplines of geology, geomorphology, botany, biology and statistics. The investigation may be conducted at the macro-scale satellite imagery and GIS to micro-scale analysis of trace materials, including soils and sediments, and DNA analysis. (Inman, 2000) Criminal investigations using descriptive and methodologies, both recent and more ancient (mass graves and other archaeological studies) of cases. While this review is one of the most rapidly evolving disciplines as in the forensic and Geoscience arenas, the most important to emphasize that there is no philosophical or a practical transition from Geoscience for forensic disciplines.

Forensic Geoscience and physical geography / geology using the same information, but also the philosophical approach, the two could not be more contrasting. It would be difficult to imagine the discipline of geomorphology and geology, which bases its published research on personal opinion. This personal interpretation is not peer-reviewed and judged by the general public understanding and acceptance (the judge and jury) in court. This is indeed the case with the judicial interpretation of Geoscience and presentations. (Inman, 2000) Currently, the debate in the scientific literature (medical) shows that many published research results are false, and that even if the paper itself is in fact correct, problems with experimental and statistical analysis to determine that there is only "50% probability of that the results of any randomly chosen scientific paper are true. " Nevertheless, the scientific instruments can provide to understand the intriguing possibility for further analysis, even if the actual evidence is flawed. As Solomon Snyder, a senior editor at the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, said: "When I read the (scientific) literature, I'm not reading it to find the evidence as a textbook, I read to get ideas. So even if something is wrong with the paper if they have the nucleus of a novel idea, something to think about. " All of the above criticisms relate to the health outcome of the proceedings, but they provide a very important message to practitioners of forensic geology, geomorphology, and geography. Although you can accept or even encourage the publication of experimental in many branches of science (including physical geography), it's just not possible to provide such a liberal position in the judiciary. Recognition of scientific technology in the forensic investigation, not only through the publication (and peer-review), but also in the courtroom. The judge decides on the admissibility of evidence, although the jury that the body of 12 lay persons (who are not always familiar with the scientific theory or jargon), to be led through the details geoforensics (or any other academic discipline) that are relevant to the case. (Inman, 2000)

The jury is sensitive body of persons who can influence subconsciously remarkable advances in the forensic examination in the media, especially ...