The Handy Forensic Science Answer Book
Reading Clues at the Crime Scene, Crime Lab and in Court
Patricia Barnes-Svarney author Thomas E Svarney author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Visible Ink Press
Published:1st Sep '18
Should be back in stock very soon
Looking at the science of law enforcement, how evidence is gathered, processed, analysed, and viewed in the courtroom, and more. From the cause, manner, time of a death, and autopsies to blood, toxicology, DNA typing, fingerprints, ballistics, tool marks, tread impressions, and trace evidence, it takes the reader through the many sides of a death investigation. Arson, accidents, computer crimes, criminal profiling, and much, much more are also addressed.
“★ Starred Review. Full of fun facts ... will enthrall high school and college students investigating potential career paths as well as inquisitive general readers.” – Library Journal
"Best Reference Titles of 2018” – Library Journal
“For the armchair detective or CSI fan, “The Handy Forensic Science Answer Book” by Patricia Barnes-Svarney and Thomas E. Svarney will be a welcome gift this year. In a Q&A format, this book teaches and answers the kinds of questions any detective-show fan can come up with. It may also chill you … .” – Bookworm Sez
“… answer(s) about 950 questions about forensic science, in relation to its definition, terms, and disciplines; history; the crime scene and investigation; biological and physical evidence; autopsies; analyzing older remains; trace evidence; patent, latent, and plastic prints; tool marks, firearms, and ballistics; examining explosives; questioned documents and cryptanalysis; other forensic investigations, such as arson, bioterrorism, and accident scenes; forensic psychology and psychiatry; the use of forensic science in the courts; controversies; famous crimes and forensic science; the media and forensic science; and resources in the subject area.” Protoview Book News
ISBN: 9781578596218
Dimensions: 235mm x 181mm x 20mm
Weight: unknown
400 pages