دانلود کتاب Wildlife forensic investigation : principles and practice

"Providing an in-depth introduction to the rapidly evolving field of wildlife forensics, this volume first chronicles the history of wildlife conservation and environmental protection with an emphasis on its global importance in the 21st century. It then explains and discusses the crucial role of wildlife forensics in terms of investigating contraventions of national, regional and international legislation. The text focuses on wildlife forensic science as it relates to animals but also addresses plants and habitats because of their relevance to the conservation of animals. It also covers environmental monitoring and working with both dead and live animals. Covers the entire investigative process of wildlife forensics. Describes the personnel and agencies involved in wildlife investigation. Discusses the investigation of both live and dead animals. Includes international case studies. Offers appendices for equipment, useful document templates, specimen forms and other sources of information"-- Read more... Content: What is wildlife forensics? / John E. Cooper and Margaret E. Cooper -- Types of wildlife investigation / John E. Cooper and Margaret E. Cooper -- Legislation / Margaret E. Cooper -- Application of forensic science to wildlife investigations / John E. Cooper and Margaret E. Cooper -- The wildlife crime scene : an introduction for first responders / Edgard O. Espinoza, Michael D. Scanlan, Andrew D. Reinholz, and Barry W. Baker -- Forensic entomology / Kate M. Barnes -- Field techniques : at home and abroad / John E. Cooper and Margaret E. Cooper -- Working with live animals / John E. Cooper -- Working with dead animals / John E. Cooper -- Dealing with samples / John E. Cooper -- Genetic methodologies in wildlife crime investigations / Louise Anne Robinson -- Some aspects of laboratory work / John E. Cooper, SallyAnn Harbison, and Jill Webb -- Special considerations and scenarios / John E. Cooper, Margaret E. Cooper, Norma G. Chapman, Alexandria Young, Regina Campbell-Malone, Andrea Bogomolni, Rebecca N. Johnson, Stuart Williamson, Jaime Samour, Madhulal Valliyatte, János Gál, Míra Mándoki, Miklós Marosán , Maurice Alley, Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka , and Chloe V. Long -- Collection and submission of evidence / John E. Cooper and Margaret E. Cooper -- Writing reports and appearing in court / Margaret E. Cooper and Charles Foster -- Conclusions and the way forward / John E. Cooper and Margaret E. Cooper -- Appendix A: Glossary / John E. Cooper and Margaret E. Cooper -- Appendix B: Facilities and equipment lists / John E. Cooper -- Appendix C: Standard witness statement (United Kingdom) / John E. Cooper and Margaret E. Cooper -- Appendix D: Specimen forms - wildlife forensic cases / John E. Cooper -- Appendix E: Sources of information / John E. Cooper and Margaret E. Cooper -- Appendix F: Health and safety : zoonoses and other hazards / John E. Cooper and Margaret E. Cooper -- Appendix G: Preparation and investigation of material / Martyn Cooke, Andrew C. Kitchener, John E. Cooper, and Jill Webb -- Appendix H: Scientific names of species and taxa of animals mentioned in text, with notes on taxonomy / John E. Cooper and Margaret E. Cooper -- Appendix I: Legal aspects of sample movement in wildlife forensic cases / Margaret E. Cooper -- Appendix J: Information and intelligence gathering in wildlife crime investigation / Nevin Hunter -- Appendix K: Examination of a dead Javan rhinoceros, Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam. Abstract: "Providing an in-depth introduction to the rapidly evolving field of wildlife forensics, this volume first chronicles the history of wildlife conservation and environmental protection with an emphasis on its global importance in the 21st century. It then explains and discusses the crucial role of wildlife forensics in terms of investigating contraventions of national, regional and international legislation. The text focuses on wildlife forensic science as it relates to animals but also addresses plants and habitats because of their relevance to the conservation of animals. It also covers environmental monitoring and working with both dead and live animals. Covers the entire investigative process of wildlife forensics. Describes the personnel and agencies involved in wildlife investigation. Discusses the investigation of both live and dead animals. Includes international case studies. Offers appendices for equipment, useful document templates, specimen forms and other sources of information"