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Critical Forensic Studies : 1st Edition - Roberta Julian

Critical Forensic Studies

1st Edition

By: Roberta Julian, Loene Howes, Rob White

Paperback | 21 December 2021

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the emerging interdisciplinary field of critical forensic studies. It reviews existing research and scholarship on forensic science from a critical social science perspective, while forging a blueprint for further work in this area. Forensic science has long captured the public imagination, as evidenced by the popularity of many novels, television programmes, and true-crime podcasts. At the same time, its role in the criminal justice system has been the subject of critique from scholars and practitioners in diverse fields. In response, the international forensic science community has become more involved in the scrutiny of its own knowledge and practices in relation to criminal justice objectives.

Moving beyond a discussion of forensic science as a suite of specialised scientific disciplines that aim to provide evidence to the courts, Critical Forensic Studies offers critical insights relevant to a wide range of social actors in the criminal justice system. Core content includes:
  • the history and public understandings of forensic science
  • the professionalisation of forensic science
  • forensic science as a social process
  • crime scene examination and forensic intelligence
  • experts and evidence in court
  • technological advances and human rights
  • interdisciplinary knowledge, practice and research
This book is essential reading for forensic and criminal justice practitioners and students across criminology, sociology, forensic science, law, and psychology.

About the Authors

Roberta Julian is Emeritus Professor of Sociology in the School of Social Sciences and founding Director of the Tasmanian Institute of Law Enforcement Studies at the University of Tasmania, Australia.

Loene Howes is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology in the School of Social Sciences at the University of Tasmania, Australia.

Rob White is Distinguished Professor of Criminology in the School of Social Sciences at the University of Tasmania, Australia.
Industry Reviews

Critical Forensic Studies examines forensic science as its own subject, seeking to improve it in light of social justice and human rights. I cannot imagine a more important or timely book.

Max Houck, Forensic Portfolio Innovator, Global Forensic and Justice Center, Florida International University, USA

Can we deploy in our societies a vision that combines science, security and justice, while respecting human rights? An inspiring critical perspective on forensic science that provides a clear, deep, nuanced, and comprehensive answer.

Olivier Ribaux, Professeur et Directeur, Ecole des Sciences Criminelles, Universite de Lausanne, Switzerland

The authors provide not only a comprehensive audit of critical forensic studies, but in setting the scene for understanding how and why forensic science can prove flawed, should galvanize a field of research essential for the future of justice.

Carole McCartney, Professor of Law & Criminal Justice, Northumbria University, UK

A must-read for all academics and students interested in the subject and forensic practitioners, policy-makers, and legal professionals.

Claude Roux, Distinguished Professor of Forensic Science, University of Technology Sydney, Australia

An interesting and refreshing read of forensic science from a social perspective. The book covers a comprehensive range of topics on forensic science, well illustrated with past cases, and each chapter ends with issues and questions designed to provoke thinking and a re-examination of the current state.

Angeline Tiong Whei YAP, Dy Group Director, Applied Sciences Group, Health Sciences Authority, Singapore


'Critical Forensic Studies examines forensic science as its own subject, seeking to improve it in light of social justice and human rights. I cannot imagine a more important or timely book.'

Max Houck, Forensic Portfolio Innovator, Global Forensic and Justice Center, Florida International University, USA

'Can we deploy in our societies a vision that combines science, security and justice, while respecting human rights? An inspiring critical perspective on forensic science that provides a clear, deep, nuanced, and comprehensive answer.'

Olivier Ribaux, Professeur et Directeur, Ecole des Sciences Criminelles, Universite de Lausanne, Switzerland

'The authors provide not only a comprehensive audit of critical forensic studies, but in setting the scene for understanding how and why forensic science can prove flawed, should galvanize a field of research essential for the future of justice.'

Carole McCartney, Professor of Law & Criminal Justice, Northumbria University, UK

'There is a growing realisation that it is necessary to consider the forensic science endeavour within broader social, cultural, political and legal contexts to exploit its full potential and address current and future challenges. This book is distinctive as it takes the reader through this complicated field through clever use of contemporary research and many case studies. A must-read for all academics and students interested in the subject and forensic practitioners, policy-makers, and legal professionals.'

Claude Roux, Distinguished Professor of Forensic Science, University of Technology Sydney, Australia

'An interesting and refreshing read of forensic science from a social perspective. The book covers a comprehensive range of topics on forensic science, well illustrated with past cases, and each chapter ends with issues and questions designed to provoke thinking and a re-examination of the current state.'

Angeline Tiong-Whei Yap, Dy Group Director, Applied Sciences Group, Health Sciences Authority, Singapore

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