- Hardcover: 144 pages
- Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd; First Edition edition (4 Sep 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0751345768
- ISBN-13: 978-0751345766
- Product Dimensions: 27.6 x 23.4 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 122,508 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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What's the best way to secure a conviction in court? Forensic evidence. Crime detection has been revolutionized by advanced technology and "Crime Scene" enables you to see how it's done. Expert consultants ranging from a government pathologist to a professor of toxicology discuss real-life case studies. The book is illustrated with colour photography throughout.
About the Author
Richard Platt, is the author of more than 50 books, including several for DK, on inventions communications, crime and espionage. He wrote DK acclaimed Cross Sections series and Megabites Villains. Recently he has also been involved in writing and consultancy for TV. Richard lives in Kent.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book was amazing. The pictures made the book come to life and the desciptions made i feel like you could go out and 'work a scene yourself'.
A must for any crime scene fanatic!!
A must for any crime scene fanatic!!
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a great book for ne body interested in knowing more about forensic science, it has a great overview of many different aspects of this varied area and the case studies make for some interesting reading, its set out in away thats easy and clear to understand, I left my copy lying around at home, and was amazed at the how many people picked it up to flick through and then couldn't put it down (including my brother and he hates to read!) Its money well spent!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
From a technical point of view, this book is a great place to start for the general reader and student alike.
Whilst it lacks much of the depth of a true textbook, it does have the advantage it is concise, readable and remains clear in its approach. For the general reader it gives examples of the 'hows and whys' of the world of forensic science. I would however say that it is really only a primer for those wishing to explore the nature of forensic science in a serious manner.
My only other criticism is that perhaps some of the photographs act to distract the reader and at times the prose, appears to me at least, 'breathless' as in the style of news reports, rather than a properly paced commentary.
That said, it's a very worthwhile book and is certainly value for money.
Whilst it lacks much of the depth of a true textbook, it does have the advantage it is concise, readable and remains clear in its approach. For the general reader it gives examples of the 'hows and whys' of the world of forensic science. I would however say that it is really only a primer for those wishing to explore the nature of forensic science in a serious manner.
My only other criticism is that perhaps some of the photographs act to distract the reader and at times the prose, appears to me at least, 'breathless' as in the style of news reports, rather than a properly paced commentary.
That said, it's a very worthwhile book and is certainly value for money.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Superb purchase
Bought for pennies and when this book arrived it was like new!. Very pleased with this purchase and my son likes it very much.
Published 26 days ago by H. Threadgould
A good starter book on Forensics
I bought this book for my son. He will soon be in his last year of secondary school and is looking around for what he wants to do when he eventually leaves. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr Steve Orridge
Forensics as interest
This is a great book, however as a student in the area did not find it as help as hoped. I enjoyed read this and found it very interesting but it is not a textbook that will help u... Read more
Published on 10 Nov 2005 by C. Beresford
great for beginners (like me!)
i am only 12 but i am an aspiring forensic scientist so i was looking for books about it. finally i picked this one, and it was a great choice. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2004
crime science - a great guide to forensics.
The ulimate guide to forensic science is well written , easy to understand informative for both individuals with a general interest in the topic and also for those wishing to begin... Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2003
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