Science of Crime Solving: Essentials of Forensic Science

by Max M. Houck

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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.
  • ISBN13 9780816079018
  • Publish Date 1 February 2009
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 6 July 2021
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Facts On File Inc
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 224
  • Language English