Crime Scene to Court: The Essentials of Forensic Science (White Peter C.)(Paperback)

Crime Scene to Court: The Essentials of Forensic Science (White Peter C.)(Paperback)

The fascinating field of forensic science can be challenging to understand. Written for non-scientists, or those with limited scientific knowledge, this book covers the three main areas of an investigation where forensic science is practised: at the scene of the crime, in the forensic laboratory

Forensic Science: A Very Short Introduction (Fraser Jim)(Paperback)

Forensic science is a subject of wide fascination. What happens at a crime scene? How does DNA profiling work? How can it help solve crimes that happened 20 years ago? In forensic science, a criminal case can often hinge on a piece of evidence such as a hair, a blood trace, half a footprint, or a

The Science of Crime Scenes (Houck Max M.)(Pevná vazba)

The Science of Crime Scenes, Second Edition offers a science-based approach to crime scenes, emphasizing that understanding is more important than simply knowing. Without sacrificing technical details, the book adds significantly to the philosophy and theory of crime scene science. This new edition

Forensic Science: A Beginner's Guide (Siegel Jay)(Paperback)

In the wake of the phenomenal success of crime shows like CSI, forensic science has never been so popular. The obsessive attention that Grissom and his crew afford seemingly insignificant details, such as particles of dirt in a bullet wound and the presence of pollen in tyre tracks, have left

Forensic Casebook - The Science of Crime Scene Investigation (Genge N E)(Paperback / softback)

This title, filled with case studies, illustrations and photographs, draws on interviews with police personnel and forensic scientists to uncover the vast and detailed under-workings of criminal investigation. Topics covered include: the stages of a body's decay and criminal science career

The Science of Forensic Entomology (Rivers David B.)(Paperback)

The Science of Forensic Entomology builds a foundation of biological and entomological knowledge that equips the student to be able to understand and resolve questions concerning the presence of specific insects at a crime scene, in which the answers require deductive reasoning, seasoned

Evidence from the Earth: Forensic Geology and Criminal Investigations (Murray Raymond C.)(Paperback)

This popular introduction to forensic geology�the science of tracing muddy footprints, finding buried bodies, and exposing gem and mineral fraud�is now even better. With more than fifteen new case studies and several new forensic techniques, Evidence from the Earth Second Edition, details how

The Real Csi: A Forensic Handbook for Crime Writers (Bendelow Kate)(Paperback)

Who is allowed access to a crime scene? What happens when a body is discovered? Will a blood transfusion alter DNA? How can the distribution of gunshot residue inform your plot? This book answers these questions and more in a unique and exclusive insight into crime scene investigation. Using

Forensic Science: Fundamentals & Investigations (Bertino Anthony J.)(Pevná vazba)

With popular television programs, movies, and books about criminal justice and crime scene investigation, students often have a passion for exploring forensic science. Now that excitement can be guided into valuable learning experiences with the help of Forensic Science: Fundamentals &

How to Become a Crime Scene Investigator - The Ultimate Career Guide to Becoming a Scenes of Crime Officer (How2Become)(Paperback / softback)

Forensics - The Anatomy of Crime (McDermid Val)(Paperback / softback)

Bestselling crime writer Val McDermid picks up the scalpel to uncover the secrets of forensic medicine, from the crime scene to the

Malicious Intent (Fox Kathryn)(Paperback / softback)

At a crime scene, blink and you'll miss the truth. Move over Kay Scarpetta - a new forensic pathologist is on the

A Dictionary of Forensic Science (Bell Suzanne)(Paperback)

This dictionary contains more than 1300 A-to-Z entries that cover the key concepts of forensic science, including a wide array of relevant terms from areas such as chemistry, biology, anthropology, art, engineering, firearms, trace evidence, crime scene investigation, and forensic computing. Web

White Fire (Preston Douglas)(Paperback / softback)

Forensic pathologist Corrie Swanson investigates a brutal crime from 136 years ago. The key to the crime may just lie in a lost Sherlock Holmes story, a tale allegedly so horrifying that its author never dared publish

FBI Handbook of Crime Scene Forensics (Federal Bureau of Investigation)(Paperback)

The authoritative guide to navigating crime scenes-for professionals and for anyone fascinated by the world of CSI. FBI Handbook of Crime Scene Forensics is the official procedural guide for law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and tribunals submitting evidence to the FBI. This handbook outlines

Interpreting Evidence: Evaluating Forensic Science in the Courtroom (Robertson Bernard)(Paperback)

This book explains the correct logical approach to analysis of forensic scientific evidence. The focus is on general methods of analysis applicable to all forms of evidence. It starts by explaining the general principles and then applies them to issues in DNA and other important forms of scientific

Decoding Madness: A Forensic Psychologist Explores the Criminal Mind (Lettieri Richard Ph. D.)(Paperback)

Dealing with some of the most heinous crimes imaginable, forensic neuropsychologist and psychoanalyst Dr. Richard Lettieri gives a behind-the-scenes look at criminal psychology through case studies from his over 30 years of experience as a court-appointed and privately retained psychologist. With

The Scene of the Crime (Brubaker Ed)(Paperback)

Back in print as a first-ever trade paperback comes a lost crime noir masterpiece. Long out of print, SCENE OF THE CRIME was the first time ED BRUBAKER and MICHAEL LARK worked together―before their acclaimed runs on Daredevil and Gotham Central―and was inked by SEAN PHILLIPS, who also designed

Forensic Psychology for Dummies (Canter David V.)(Paperback)

A fascinating guide on the psychology of crime Thinking of a career that indulges your CSI fantasies? Want to understand the psychology of crime? Whether studying it for the first time or an interested spectator, Forensic Psychology For Dummies gives you all the essentials for understanding this

Essentials of Autoethnography (Poulos Christopher N.)(Paperback)

The brief, practical texts in the Essentials of Qualitative Methods series introduce social science and psychology researchers to key approaches to capturing phenomena not easily measured quantitatively, offering exciting, nimble opportunities to gather in-depth qualitative data. In this book,

Essentials of Conversation Analysis (Hepburn Alexa)(Paperback)

The brief, practical texts in the Essentials of Qualitative Methods series introduce social science and psychology researchers to key approaches to qualitative methods, offering exciting opportunities to gather in-depth qualitative data and to develop rich and useful findings. In this book, Alexa

Essentials of Thematic Analysis (Terry Gareth)(Paperback)

The brief, practical texts in the Essentials of Qualitative Methods series introduce social science and psychology researchers to key approaches to qualitative methods, offering exciting opportunities to gather in-depth qualitative data and to develop rich and useful findings. In this book,

Forensics for Dummies (Lyle Douglas P.)(Paperback)

Understand the real-life science behind crime scene investigation Forensics For Dummies takes you inside the world of crime scene investigation to give you the low down on this exciting field. Written by a doctor and former Law & Order consultant, this guide will have you solving crimes along with

Schaum's Outline of Principles of Computer Science (Tymann Paul)(Paperback)

Learn the essentials of computer science Schaum's Outline of Principles of Computer Science provides a concise overview of the theoretical foundation of computer science. It also includes focused review of object-oriented programming using