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Washington, D.C.:: National Academy Press, May, 1997.. 3rd Printing.. Paperbound . BINDING/CONDITION: paperbound; Very Good condition.. 8vo (9 inches tall) . Glossary, capsule biographies, index. Description: Figure illustrations. From the rear cover: ''This offers recommendations for resolving crucial question that are emerging as DNA typing or 'fingerprinting' becomes more widespread. The volume addresses quality and reliability in DNA typing, including the introduction of new technologies, problems of standardization, and approaches to certification. It discusses DNA typing in the courtroom, including issues of population genetics, levels of understanding among judges and juries, and admissibility as well a societal issues, such as privacy and storage of samples and data.''