Completely updated in a new edition, this book remains the best resource for a thorough understanding of fire dynamics, describing and illustrating a totally new systematic approach for reconstructing fire scenes. The approach applies the following principles of fire protection engineering along with forensic and behavioral science: identifiable fire pattern damage, human factors, physical forensic evidence of human activity, and application of the scientific method based upon relevant scientific principles and research. Using historical fire cases, the expert authors provide new information and insight into the ignition, growth, development, and outcome of those fires. An excellent handbook for public safety officials that are responsible for responding to incendiary fires; prosecutors that are involved in arson and fire-related crimes; judicial officials; private sector investigators, adjusters, and attorneys representing insurance agencies; citizens, civic, and community service organizations that are committed to promoting public awareness; and scientists, engineers, and academicians engaged in the education process pertaining to forensic fire scene reconstruction. Publisher: Prentice Hall Pub. Date: April 2008 ISBN-13: 9780132228572 by David J. Icove, John D. De Haan |
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