Oxford Wordpower Dictionary Oxford University Press

The second edition of this well-loved dictionary with an increased emphasis on academic language, alignment to curriculum standards, and a research-based pedagogy • Over 1,500 social studies, science, and math content terms illustrated with crystal-clear artwork that makes the meanings easy to understand • NEW Unit Expansion pages focus on academic reading, writing, and critical thinking skills • NEW Exercise banners on the page enable students to put the words to use in academic speaking and writing

Forensic scientists apply scientific analysis in a legal context and play a vital role in solving crimes. Sometimes the collection of forensic evidence is the only way to establish or exclude an association between suspect and victim or crime scene, or to establish a likely order of events. Profiting from recent scientific developments and the advancement of technological equipment, forensic science is a rapidly evolving discipline that encompasses many sciences and the law • This dictionary covers in over 1300 entries the key concepts within forensic science, including a wide array of relevant specialist terms from areas such as chemistry, biology, anthropology, art, engineering, firearms, toolmarks, trace evidence, crime scene investigation, case history, biographies of investigators and criminals, as well as forensic computing