Author

Publication

2005 - Barnes & Noble

Language

English

Word Count

64,000 words, Guess

Page Count

256 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780760775608
  • Open LibraryOL8014734M

Classifications

  • LCCHV8073 .I4443 2005
  • LCCHV8073.I4443 2005

Description

Body in Question: Exploring the Cutting Edge in Forensic Science takes an in-depth look at the modern scientific practices that go into solving crime today. It examines the broad scope of contemporary forensics, which encpmpasses multiple disciplines-microbiology, biochemistry, entomology, and physics, to name just a few-shedding light on the history, technology, and application of each specialty. Packed with hundreds of photographs and illustrations of the pioneering scientists, ingenious criminals, and scientific breakthroughs and processes that are all part of the fascinating story of forensics, Body in Question is also highlighted with intriguing accounts of numerous real and fietional cases that show how a single hair, a partial fingerprint, a tiny plant seed, or a chip of paint can crack a case.

Description

Body in Question: Exploring the Cutting Edge in Forensic Science takes an in-depth look at the modern scientific practices that go into solving crime today. It examines the broad scope of contemporary forensics, which encpmpasses multiple disciplines-microbiology, biochemistry, entomology, and physics, to name just a few-shedding light on the history, technology, and application of each specialty. Packed with hundreds of photographs and illustrations of the pioneering scientists, ingenious criminals, and scientific breakthroughs and processes that are all part of the fascinating story of forensics, Body in Question is also highlighted with intriguing accounts of numerous real and fietional cases that show how a single hair, a partial fingerprint, a tiny plant, seed, or a chip of paint can crack a case.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Body in Question: Exploring the Cutting Edge in Forensic ScienceHardcoverBarnes & Noble2005-01-01

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