Learn the secrets of crime solving with this fascinating new book. Science of Crime Solving provides an insider's look at how crimes are solved with the help of forensic science. Offering students a peek at the many investigations that have revolutionized this field of study, this new book explores the pioneers of forensic science, how evidence is collected and analyzed, the science of DNA, fingerprinting, and more. Written by a well-respected forensic scientist with extensive experience in this field, this fascinating volume covers the important cases and procedures that govern scientific evidence: testimony, admissibility hearings, and how the law and scientific evidence intersect in a courtroom. Science of Crime Solving is an essential book that provides readers with a thorough understanding of what forensic science is and how it can assist in crime fighting.Chapters include: Forensic Science: In and Out of the Laboratory; History and Pioneers; What Is Evidence; Microscopy; Spectroscopy; Chromatography; Forensic DNA; Fingerprints; and, Firearms Examination.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Facts on File Inc
ISBN-13
9780816079018
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95279290
Product Key Features
Author
Max M. Houck
Publication Name
Science of Crime Solving: Essentials of Forensic Science
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Forensics, Science
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Max M. Houck
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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