Includes bibliographical references (p. 289) and index.
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Evolution of the written word -- Principles of handwriting -- Factors that cause changes in handwriting -- Handprinting and numerals -- History of document examination -- Forgery -- Other types of fraud -- Equipping a laboratory -- Care and handling of documents -- Standards of comparison -- Systematic examination of handwriting -- Master pattern -- Detecting fraudulent documents -- Weighing the evidence -- Preparing reports -- Alteration of documents -- Disguised writing -- Disguise versus simulation -- Check and credit card fraud -- Paper -- Writing instruments -- Seals, stamps, and paper -- Typewriters and printers -- Duplicating methods -- Desktop publishing -- The discovery process -- The litigation process -- Demonstrative evidence -- Court cases.