Science and the Detective : Selected Reading in Forensic Science

Kaye, Brian H.

ISBN 10: 3527292519 / ISBN 13: 9783527292516

Edité par Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John, 1995

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Science and the Detective : Selected Reading in Forensic Science
• Éditeur: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
• Date de parution: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 3527292519
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9783527292516
• Reliure: Couverture souple
• Édition: 1st Edition.
• État de l'article: Very Good
• Poids: 1,984 livre

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Synopsis

Written for anyone interested in "whodunnits", this book tells the stories of some cases in which forensic evidence played a key role. It also explains the ways in which scientific evidence can be used to establish guilt or innocence in today's courtroom. The use of voice analysis, methods for developing fingerprints and for uncovering art forgeries, and the examination of bullet wounds are just a few of the topics considered. In a special section on fraud, the author explores the world of counterfeit money. The book explains the basis of the analytical techniques available for studying evidence in offences ranging from doping in sports to first-degree murder.

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Brian H. Kaye Science and the Detective Selected Reading in Forensic Science Who killed Napoleon? Were the witches of Salem high on LSD? What do maggots on a body tell us about the time of death? In his unique, engaging style, Brian Kaye tells the story of some spectacular cases in which forensic evidence played a key role. You’ll also read about the fascinating ways in which scientific evidence can be used to establish guilt or innocence in today’s courtroom. The use of voice analysis, methods for developing fingerprints and for uncovering art forgeries, and the examination of bullet wounds are just a few topics considered. In a special section on fraud, the author takes you into the world of counterfeit money. There’s no solving crime without science. Written for everyone interested in whodunnits, this book explains the basis of the analytical techniques available for studying evidence in offenses ranging from doping in sports to first–degree murder.