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Science Versus Crime
Contributor(s): Houck, Max M. (Author), Bell, Suzanne (Editor)
ISBN: 0816055084     ISBN-13: 9780816055081
Publisher: Facts on File
OUR PRICE:   $34.65  
Product Type: Hardcover
Published: January 2009
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Temporarily out of stock - Will ship within 2 to 5 weeks
Annotation:

Chapters include:
- Forensic Science: In and Out of the Laboratory
- History and Pioneers
- What Is Evidence?
- Microscopy
- Spectroscopy
- Chromatography
- Forensic DNA
- Fingerprints
- Firearms Examination
- Testimony and Report Writing.

Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - General (see Also Headings Under Animals Or Technology)
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Law & Crime
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Reference - General
Dewey: 363.250
LCCN: 2008003499
Series: Essentials of Forensic Science
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6" W x 9" (1.05 lbs) 201 pages
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:
The highly publicized OJ Simpson trial sparked an interest in the application of science to criminal investigations, leading to popular TV shows, books, and movies on the topic. This book looks at how crimes are solved with the help of forensic science.