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“…leaves you wondering how anyone ever manages to get away with any crime, let alone murder. Highly recommended...” (Fortean Times, March 2005)

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"...leaves you wondering how anyone ever manages to get away with any crime, let alone murder. Highly recommended."
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant and gifted, 28 Jun 2005
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Lecturers and teachers who moan about this book have totally missed the point: it is not a serious text for wannabe scientists or degree students. The title should be the biggest clue. Any student who actually uses it as the main source of material for a degree level essay (rather than Jackson and Jackson, White, Saferstein, Lee or Pepper)should be sacked and sent home.
Forensics for Dummies is written by a man who has been there and done that - and this shows in his text and content. Many of his peers have aparently spent too long in Universities and have failed, as a result, to engage their readers.
I commend this book to you as an easy way of entering the world of forensic science, not as a text book.
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction., 27 Dec 2004
This is a great introduction to the world of forensic science. It covers just about everything, from the various jobs in the field, through the legal and scientific laboratory processes to the behaviour of the criminal mind, the human body and physical and biological evidence. The text is clear and concise with lots of examples to corroborate the information. The section entitled Ten Ways Hollywood Gets It Wrong makes it worthwhile in itself. For those interested in pursuing a career in forensics there is even a section on what kind of education one needs. However, as mentioned by another reviewer, it is an American book so there may be differences between the way American and British systems work. Where the job of forensic investigator is concerned, the book is a true eye opener as it shows how the writers of the CSI shows and others use artistic licence to create a watchable programme. The reality of actual departments is sometimes very different.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent Introduction to a fascinating subject., 27 Oct 2004
It may come under the '... for Dummies' series, but this is an excellent introduction to a fascinating subject, tho' not for the 'faint hearted'! If you're not keen on the gory details, then don't get this book. If, on the other hand, forensics and its kindred subjects fascinates and intrigues you, then this is for you!
The layout is good, and the subjects in each chapter are clearly explained. Whilst the format is naturally American based, as is the majority of the content, this is still a worthwhile addition to the library of any fan of CSI's, either in the UK or US.
If you are a crime writer, or want-to-be-a-crime-writer, then have this book by your side. Definately worth the money!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Forensics for Dummies
Excellent and in keeping with all dummies books,easy to read and clear explanations.In fact I found it easier to read and digest than my text book on the subject. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Thomas J. Ahern

4.0 out of 5 stars CSI Style
Good book, haven't read much though, been busy with exams!!

Look forward to reading the rest of it. Very simple to understand, it really is for anyone.
Published 5 months ago by Ra Forest

5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable source of information on the crime-scene
As a beginning mystery-writer, this was the first book I bought, and I don't regret it one bit. Although some details are a bit gruesome (when does a body start decomposing under... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. N. M. Mullen

5.0 out of 5 stars There are 3 levels of forensics texts
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not Recommended
Many of my students have made use of this book - and their assignments have suffered. Not recommended. Read more
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This book was really good. I've got some knowledge on this subject already but i wanted more but without all the jargon. This was the book to do it! Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2004 by Josephine

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