Forensic Science: An Encyclopedia of History, Methods, and Techniques

William J. Tilstone; Kathleen A. Savage; Leigh Clark

Forensic Science: An Encyclopedia of History, Methods, and Techniques

William J. Tilstone, Kathleen A. Savage, Leigh Clark

Strathclyde Institute Of Pharmacy And Biomedical Sciences

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Abstract

From dandruff to DNA, from ammunition to infrared spectrophotometry, forensic scientists employ the commonplace and the esoteric to get their man or woman. Forensic Science is the only comprehensive reference work accessible to nonexperts on this fast-changing and ever-fascinating field of criminological study. Readers will learn how the latest scientific breakthroughs and the well-honed instincts of forensics experts come together to provide the clues and amass the evidence to bring America's most notorious criminals to justice.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Santa Barbara, Calif
Number of pages	307
Publication status	Published - 24 Mar 2006

Keywords

forensic science
crime scene investigation
evidence identification
historical forensics

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