| Edition |
[Enhanced Credo edition] |
| Description |
1 online resource (28 entries) : 147 images ; digital files. |
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 351-352). |
| Contents |
Introduction to forensic science -- The history of forensic science -- At the crime scene: the crime site and investigation teams -- At the crime scene: looking for biological evidence -- At the crime scene: looking for physical evidence -- In the crime lab: analyzing a body -- In the crime lab: analyzing older remains -- In the crime lab: trace evidence -- In the crime lab: patent, latent, and plastic prints -- In the crime lab: DNA analysis -- In the crime lab: toolmarks, firearms, and ballistics -- In the crime lab: examining explosives -- In the crime lab: questioned documents and cryptanalysis -- Other forensic investigations -- The criminal mind -- Putting it all together -- Controversies in forensic science -- Famous (and not-so-famous) crimes and forensic science -- The media and forensic science -- Resources in forensic science. |
| Access |
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions. |
| Summary |
The Handy Forensic Science Answer Book provides a fascinating look at the science of law enforcement and how even the smallest clues can yield useful information. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Note |
Description based on title page of print version. |
| Subject |
Forensic sciences -- Miscellanea.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Svarney, Thomas E., author.
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Credo Reference (Firm), distributor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 1578596211 9781578596218 (DLC) 2018019729 xii, 372 pages : illustrations |
| ISBN |
9781786849199 electronic version |
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9781578596218 pbk. : alk. paper |
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1578596211 pbk. : alk. paper |
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