Forensic Science: Current State and Perspective by a Group of Early Career Researchers

• Published in: Foundations of science Vol. 22; no. 4; pp. 799 - 825
• Main Authors: Morelato, Marie, Barash, Mark, Blanes, Lucas, Chadwick, Scott, Dilag, Jessirie, Kuzhiumparambil, Unnikrishnan, Nizio, Katie D., Spindler, Xanthe, Moret, Sebastien
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 01.12.2017; Springer; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Aims and objectives; Careers; Changing environments; Collaborative learning; Crime; Criminal justice technology; Education; Environmental changes; Evaluation; Forensic science; Forensic sciences; International aspects; Judicial system; Mathematical Logic and Foundations; Methodology of the Social Sciences; Philosophy; Philosophy of Science; Australia; Trace; Portable analytical instruments; Forensic intelligence; Ignitable liquid residues; Investigative genetics; Decomposition odour profiling; Fingermark detection; Sports drug testing; Forensic DNA analysis

Forensic science and its influence on policing and the criminal justice system have increased since the beginning of the twentieth century. While the philosophies of the forensic science pioneers remain the pillar of modern practice, rapid advances in technology and the underpinning sciences have se...