The Casebook of Forensic Detection: How Science Solved 100 of the World's Most Baffling Crimes - Couverture rigide

Evans, Colin

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ISBN 10 : 0471076503 ISBN 13 : 9780471076506

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1996

Synopsis

Outlining the development of forensics from the 19th century to the present day, this text is broken down by 17 main types of forensics, with cases arranged chronologically within type, including: DNA testing; handwriting analysis; hypnosis; odontology (identifying criminals by the teeth marks they left on their victims) psychological profiling; and other techniques. Included is the story of how forensics experts were able to identify a person with only one thousandth of her body (a few hairs and nail and tooth fragments), and the tale of how a psychological profile helped catch a dangerously insane criminal who drank his victims' blood.

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Quatrième de couverture

What evidence led investigators to Ted Bundy, America’s most infamous serial killer? How was the mystery of Anna Anderson, who claimed to be Anastasia, daughter of Czar Nicholas and Alexandra, solved after decades of speculation? How did authorities prove the notorious Hitler Diaries were a fraud? Discover the surprising answers in The Casebook of Forensic Detection, an enthralling account of one hundred groundbreaking real–life cases whose riddles were ultimately solved by scientific research. More than two centuries of technology and development come to vivid life as everything from handwriting analysis and voice–prints to ballistics, DNA testing, and psychological profiles reveal whodunit (and, in some startling cases, who didn’t do it).

Présentation de l'éditeur

Discover the surprising answers in The Casebook of Forensic Detection, a true–crime treasury of 100 of the most fascinating cases of all time. More than two centuries in the development of modern forensic procedures come to vivid life as everything from handwriting analyses and voiceprints to ballistics, DNA testing, and psychological profiles reveal whodunit (and, in some startling cases, who didn′t do it).

"Pithy, concise, and remarkably accurate." –Science Books & Films

"Contains ample material to hold the attention and foster interest in science." –Science Teacher

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Date d'édition: 1996
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0471076503
• ISBN 13: 9780471076506
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 318
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible