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Molecular Biology in Forensic Entomology

NCJ Number
256076
Journal
Forensic Entomology: International Dimensions and Frontiers Dated: 2015 Pages: 297
Date Published
2015
Length
1 page
Annotation

This first chapter of the book, “Forensic Entomology,” is an introduction to Chapters 2 through 6, which concern the history and activities of workers in forensic entomology in Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. 

 

Abstract

Although these regions cover a part of the world that is exceptionally varied both ecologically and culturally, there are also certain underlying evolutionary affinities that unite them. The introductory chapter highlights the main themes that have been dealt with in these chapters. China, the topic of Chapter 2, is notable in that it can be considered the “birthplace” of forensic entomology, given that the earliest known documentation of flies (Diptera) being used to solve crimes comes from the Far East (Giles 1924). It is therefore  appropriate that China be the first country in this book to have its achievements in forensic entomology addressed. (publisher abstract modified)

Date Published: January 1, 2015