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by Colin Evans (Author) "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..." (more)
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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

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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

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5.0 out of 5 stars Looks can be deceiving, 4 Feb 2005
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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Engrossing & Concise, 24 April 1999
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand yet very interesting to the knowledgable., 2 Dec 1998
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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. 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... Read more
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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

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