The handy forensic science answer book
Barnes-Svarney, Patricia L.2018
eBook
Abstract: The Handy Forensic Science Answer Book provides a fascinating look at the science of law enforcement and how even the smallest clues can yield useful information.
Main title:
The handy forensic science answer book / Patricia Barnes-Svarney and Thomas E. Svarney.
Author:
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
Canton, Michigan : Visible Ink Press, [2019]Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2018.
Collation:
1 online resource (28 entries) : 147 images ; digital files.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 351-352).Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: xii, 372 pages : illustrations
Contents:
Introduction to forensic science -- The history of forensic science -- At the crime scene: the crime site and investigation teams -- At the crime scene: looking for biological evidence -- At the crime scene: looking for physical evidence -- In the crime lab: analyzing a body -- In the crime lab: analyzing older remains -- In the crime lab: trace evidence -- In the crime lab: patent, latent, and plastic prints -- In the crime lab: DNA analysis -- In the crime lab: toolmarks, firearms, and ballistics -- In the crime lab: examining explosives -- In the crime lab: questioned documents and cryptanalysis -- Other forensic investigations -- The criminal mind -- Putting it all together -- Controversies in forensic science -- Famous (and not-so-famous) crimes and forensic science -- The media and forensic science -- Resources in forensic science.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781786849199 (electronic version)9781578596218 (pbk. : alk. paper)1578596211 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Dewey class:
363.25
LC class:
HV8073
Language:
English
BRN:
501752
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