- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (28 Oct 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 047128369X
- ISBN-13: 978-0471283690
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.5 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 295,463 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Discover the surprising answers in The Casebook of Forensic Detection, a true–crime treasury of 100 of the most fascinating cases of all time. More than two centuries in the development of modern forensic procedures come to vivid life as everything from handwriting analyses and voiceprints to ballistics, DNA testing, and psychological profiles reveal whodunit (and, in some startling cases, who didn′t do it).
"Pithy, concise, and remarkably accurate." –Science Books & Films
"Contains ample material to hold the attention and foster interest in science." –Science Teacher
"Pithy, concise, and remarkably accurate." –Science Books & Films
"Contains ample material to hold the attention and foster interest in science." –Science Teacher
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Discover the surprising answers in The Casebook of Forensic Detection, a true–crime treasury of 100 of the most fascinating cases of all time. More than two centuries in the development of modern forensic procedures come to vivid life as everything from handwriting analyses and voiceprints to ballistics, DNA testing, and psychological profiles reveal whodunit (and, in some startling cases, who didn′t do it).
"Pithy, concise, and remarkably accurate." –Science Books & Films
"Contains ample material to hold the attention and foster interest in science." –Science Teacher
"Pithy, concise, and remarkably accurate." –Science Books & Films
"Contains ample material to hold the attention and foster interest in science." –Science Teacher
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Strictly speaking, balistics is the science that deals with the motion of projectiles and the conditions affecting that motion, but in criminal investigation it has come to mean specifically the study of firearms and bullets. Read the first page
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Strictly speaking, balistics is the science that deals with the motion of projectiles and the conditions affecting that motion, but in criminal investigation it has come to mean specifically the study of firearms and bullets. Read the first page
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I must admit that, if I saw this book in a shop, I wouldn't buy it. It looks like a children's book or one of those supermarket "Bumper Guide to" titles.
I was wrong, though. This is a great book. It is laid out by technique (Ballistics, DNA, Odonotology etc) then chronologically by case so you can see the development of the method over time.
The cases are quite short (ranging from one page to three or four) but a lot of information is imparted. Usually, we hear about the crime, the trial and the conclusion. The descriptions are straight forward and, while sometimes shocking, they are not needlessly gruesome.
It is a book pitched to anyone with an interest in forensics - the legal and medical professions as well as the general reader. This would probably be a great starting point for anyone doing background research but probably doesn't go into enough detail to be particularly useful on its own.
Don't be put off by the cover (or the title for that matter!), this is a great read.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Good book for those not willing to read a long-winded, drawn-out book dealing with forensic science. The case examples are concise. I was pleased with the selection of forensic methods presented. Well worth reading.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This a great book if you don't know a lot about forensics. It really explains everything that you may not understand. Yet it is very interesting to read how forensic different crimes. I think that this book would be suitable for anybody interested in forensic no matter how much they know on subject.
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I wasn't enthused by this book. As someone who takes interest in criminology I didn't find it terribly exciting or clever. I think the book lacks more actual scientific knowledge. Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2008 by Ruth Jamie Babington
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This is an ideal book for a student of forensic science or law, who may need help to find out various cases for their studies. Read more
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The book is a basic introduction into the multiple aspects of forensic detection. While well-written, I was hoping for a bit more detail as to the technical processes utilized to... Read more
Published on 7 Jun 1999
An excellent book a vauled edition to any bookcase
The book is clearly set out with a Introduction at the beginning of the chapter and a conculsion at the end.
This book covers all aspects of forensic scince. Read more
Published on 29 May 1999
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