The real world of a forensic scientist
Subtitle: renowned experts reveal what it takes to solve crimes
By: by Henry C. Lee, Elaine M. Pagliaro and Katherine Ramsland.
Contributors: Pagliaro, Elaine M.; Ramsland, Katherine M., 1953-
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Amherst, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 349
ISBN-13: 9781591027294
Subjects: Forensic sciences; Criminal investigation; Evidence, Criminal
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The crime scene and the scientist; title: Forensic science in historical perspective; title: The scientific method in forensic evidence examinations; title: Death investigators; title: Fingerprints; title: Firearms evidence; title: Trace evidence and chemical analysis; title: DNA evidence; title: Forensic drug analysis and toxicology; title: Forensic odontology; title: Questioned documents; title: Emerging forensic disciplines; title: Forensic scientists on trial; title: The future of forensic science.