Ethics in Forensic Science: Professional Standards for the Practice of Criminalistics

By Peter D. Barnett

Book Overview

Intense discussion exists concerning what constitutes professional conduct for scientists whose decisions in the laboratory can mean death for someone in the courtroom. This volume reviews the rationale for a code of ethics, makes recommendations for appropriate scientist/advocate relations, and provides examples of practical application of ethics in forensic science. The book describes the development of alternative ethical codes that have been adopted by various forensic science organizations and explores the strengths and weaknesses of these codes.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0849308607
• ISBN13: 9780849308604
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.7"