Science of Crime Solving - Couverture souple

Houck, Max M.

 
9780816079018: Science of Crime Solving
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0816079013 ISBN 13 : 9780816079018
Editeur : Facts On File Inc, 2009

Synopsis

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.

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À propos de l?auteur

Max M. Houck is the Director of the Forensic Science Initiative (FSI) at West Virginia University. He also co-edits the journal Forensic Science Policy and Management.

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Éditeur
Facts On File Inc
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0816079013
ISBN 13 
9780816079018
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
224
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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