{"product_id":"a-history-of-forensic-science-sean-doyle-9781394170760","title":"A History of Forensic Science in 10 Publications: How They Established Current Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplores the foundations of forensic science through its most influential and transformative publications\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA History of Forensic Science in Ten Publications\u003c\/i\u003e offers a unique and essential account of how forensic science has evolved into the complex, multidisciplinary field it is today. Unlike dramatized portrayals in popular media, this book provides a grounded, scholarly perspective on the real-world development of forensic practice through a detailed examination of ten pivotal publications. Author Sean Doyle, a highly respected practitioner with nearly five decades of experience in the field, charts the intellectual and scientific journey that has shaped modern forensic science--from early procedural texts to contemporary debates around interpretation, bias, and standardization. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter situates a landmark publication within its broader historical, scientific, and legal context, tracing its influence on subsequent research, professional standards, and the justice system. Doyle demonstrates how these works have sparked methodological shifts, provoked philosophical debates, prompted regulatory reforms, and led the way to current practices. The book's clear and engaging analytical narrative offers a structured way to understand how forensic science has been, and continues to be shaped by its literature. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilling a critical gap in scholarship by focusing on the foundational texts that have informed both practice and policy, \u003ci\u003eA History of Forensic Science in Ten Publications: \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrates historical, scientific, and legal perspectives into a unified narrative of forensic development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights lesser-known yet pivotal works that are often overlooked in current curricula and literature\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConnects foundational publications to contemporary practices such as probabilistic genotyping and forensic genealogy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the evolving principles behind forensic interpretation, objectivity, and standardization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrates how scientific literature has influenced legal outcomes, regulatory frameworks, and public understanding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganized into thematic chapter groupings that guide readers through related developments and incremental research, \u003ci\u003eA History of Forensic Science in Ten Publications: Establishing Current Practice\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for undergraduate students in forensic science, criminal justice, and criminology programs, as well as educators, legal professionals, and general readers interested in the science behind crime-solving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sean Doyle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1394170769\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781394170760\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 312\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sean Doyle","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47473758470399,"sku":"9781394170760","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_49ff9146-a634-4ab4-974d-ac26e55dce43.jpg?v=1762312750","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-history-of-forensic-science-sean-doyle-9781394170760","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}