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Bodies of Evidence: Forensic Science and Crime

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By Scott Christianson (au); Lowell J. Levine (fr)
Year: 2006
Pages: 192
Binding Hardcover
ISBN 11592285805

Product Code: 143795264X

Description

This book looks in detail at the development and evolution of forensic science and discusses it in relation to real CSIs (crime scene investigations), forensic laboratories, and the court of law. Reviews the emergence of forensic science in the 1930s and shows how forensic scientists investigate the crime scene today. Describes the methods used to collect evidence and how strict procedures are followed to avoid any dispute in court. Focuses on forensic pathology, detailing how technology allows detectives to pinpoint the time and cause of death and how unknown victims can be identified. Follows forensic science to the courtroom, describing how it is called upon in trials. Each section of the book features famous case studies. Color illustrations.

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