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Forensics For Dummies (For Dummies Series) D P Lyle MD

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Book Series
For Dummies
Subject
Forensics
ISBN
9780764555800

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Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0764555804
ISBN-13
9780764555800
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30224945

Product Key Features

Book Title
Forensics
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Forensic Medicine, General, Forensic Science
Publication Year
2004
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Law, True Crime, Medical
Author
D. P. Lyle
Format
Trade Paperback

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Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
18.8 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
7.4 in

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Trade
LCCN
2004-102439
Reviews
??leaves you wondering how anyone ever manages to getaway with any crime, let alone murder. Highly recommended...?( Fortean Times , March 2005) ??fascinating reading?a must-have book?asuperb introduction to a fascinating subject??( Ripperologist , July 2004), "...leaves you wondering how anyone ever manages to get away with any crime, let alone murder. Highly recommended..." ( Fortean Times , March 2005) "...fascinating reading...a must-have book...a superb introduction to a fascinating subject..." ( Ripperologist , July 2004)
Table Of Content
Foreword. Introduction. Part I: Cracking Open the Case. Chapter 1: Understanding the World of Forensics. Chapter 2: Uncovering Who Does What When: The Forensics Team inAction. Chapter 3: Working the Scene: Evidence Collection andProtection. Chapter 4: Peering into the Criminal Mind. Part II: Uncovering the Evidence. Chapter 5: Fingerprints: Your Personal Signature. Chapter 6: Those Messy Bloodstains. Chapter 7: Making Good Impressions: Shoes, Tires, and Tools. Chapter 8: The Burning Question: Is It Arson? Part III: Looking at the Body. Chapter 9: Determining the Hows and Whys of Death: ForensicAutopsies. Chapter 10: Identifying John and Jane Doe. Chapter 11: Estimating the Time of Death. Chapter 12: Yeow! That Hurts: Traumatic Injuries and Deaths. Chapter 13: Asphyxia: Where?s the Oxygen? Part IV: Working in the Crime Lab. Chapter 14: Working with Blood and Other Bodily Fluids:Serology. Chapter 15: What?s the Deal with DNA? Chapter 16: Finding Drugs and Poisons: The Toxicology Lab. Chapter 17: Analyzing Trace Evidence. Chapter 18: Going Ballistic: Analyzing Firearms Evidence. Chapter 19: Questioning the Validity of Documents. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 20: Ten Famous Forensic Cases. Chapter 21: Ten Ways Hollywood Gets It Wrong. Chapter 22: Ten Great Forensic Careers. Index.
Synopsis
A plain-English primer on crime scene investigation that's a mustfor fans of CSI or Patricia Cornwell Since the O. J. Simpson case, popular interest in forensic sciencehas exploded: CBS's CSI has 16 to 26 million viewers every week,and Patricia Cornwell's novels featuring a medical examiner sleuthroutinely top bestseller lists, to cite just a few examples. Now,everyone can get the lowdown on the science behind crime sceneinvestigations. Using lots of fascinating case studies, forensicsexpert Dr. D. P. Lyle clues people in on everything fromdetermining cause and time of death to fingerprints, fibers, blood,ballistics, forensic computing, and forensic psychology. With itsclear, entertaining explanations of forensic procedures andtechniques, this book will be an indispensable reference formystery fans and true crime aficionados everywhere-and evenincludes advice for people interested in forensic sciencecareers. D. P. Lyle, MD (Laguna Hills, CA), is a practicing cardiologist whois also a forensics expert and mystery writer. He runs a Web sitethat answers writers' questions about forensics, dplylemd.com, andis the author of Murder and Mayhem: A Doctor Answers Medical andForensic Questions for Writers, as well as several mystery novels.John Pless, MD, is Professor Emeritus of Pathology at IndianaUniversity School of Medicine and former President of the NationalAssociation of Medical Examiners., Features famous forensic case studies "Dynamic, entertaining, and educational . . .blows the lid off the science of crime." Kathleen Antrim, author of Capital Offense Fascinated by forensics? This plainEnglish guide introduces you to all the key players behind the investigations, revealing how they work crime scenes to identify the victim, criminal, and the circumstances surrounding the crime. You'll follow the medical examiner and the forensic team in action, find out how they collect and evaluate evidence, and get a glimpse into the criminal mind. Praise for Forensics For Dummies "Dr. Doug Lyle has created the musthave guide to forensic science." Simon Wood, author of Accidents Waiting to Happen "An informative, fun, and accessible compendium of facts for laymen and professionals alike. Highly recommended." Barbara Seranella, creator of the Munch Mancini crime novels "This is the lay person's indispensable guide to the fine art of criminal investigation." Taylor Smith, author of Liar's Market and other novels of suspense Discover how to: Assess the scene of a crime Analyze trace evidence Determine how and when a victim died Trace drugs and poisons in the body Evaluate firearms evidence Pursue a career in forensics, A plain-English primer on crime scene investigation that's a must for fans of CSI or Patricia Cornwell Since the O. J. Simpson case, popular interest in forensic science has exploded: CBS's CSI has 16 to 26 million viewers every week, and Patricia Cornwell's novels featuring a medical examiner sleuth routinely top bestseller lists, to cite just a few examples. Now, everyone can get the lowdown on the science behind crime scene investigations. Using lots of fascinating case studies, forensics expert Dr. D. P. Lyle clues people in on everything from determining cause and time of death to fingerprints, fibers, blood, ballistics, forensic computing, and forensic psychology. With its clear, entertaining explanations of forensic procedures and techniques, this book will be an indispensable reference for mystery fans and true crime aficionados everywhere-and even includes advice for people interested in forensic science careers. D. P. Lyle, MD (Laguna Hills, CA), is a practicing cardiologist who is also a forensics expert and mystery writer. He runs a Web site that answers writers' questions about forensics, dplylemd.com, and is the author of Murder and Mayhem: A Doctor Answers Medical and Forensic Questions for Writers, as well as several mystery novels. John Pless, MD, is Professor Emeritus of Pathology at Indiana University School of Medicine and former President of the National Association of Medical Examiners., Since the O.J. Simpson case, popular interest in forensic science has exploded: CBS s CSI has 16 to 26 million viewers every week,and Patricia Cornwell s novels featuring a medical examiner sleuth routinely top bestseller lists, to cite just a few examples.
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  • by N-dcz0_ZT3m@Deleted
    08 Mar, 2017

    Great Book On Forensic Pathology!

    Got Mine to bone up on my Forensic Pathology and research for My book. The Author takes a difficult subject and makes it as Fun as Forensics can be.

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    13 Oct, 2017

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  • by ma_elai
    01 Nov, 2019

    Good intro book to Forensics

    Good intro to Forensics. Easily understood and easy to read.

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