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Describes the work of forensic scientists in crime investigations, discussing crime scenes, trace evidence, ballistics, handwriting, blood, DNA, bones, fingerprints, and the presentation of evidence in trials.

Profiles thirteen notable scientists in the field of forensics, discussing their research, accomplishments, ethical and professional contributions.

Explains how the methods and technologies of forensic science have been used to solve fifty crimes around the world, helping investigators determine the cause of death, identity of the victim, time of death, and other key information.

Provides an introduction to the field of forensics, focusing on the work done bycrime scene investigators, identifying the skills, education, and training needed to be a CSI, discussing opportunities and future trends in the field, and including a look at how fingerprint and trace analysis has been used to catch criminals.

Provides an introduction to the field of forensics, focusing on the work done by DNA analysts,identifying the skills, education, and training needed to be a DNA analyst, discussing opportunities and future trends in the field, and including a look at a typical on-the-job experience.

Examines the elements of law associated with the use of forensic science in solving crimes; and includes details of famous cases and the methods used to collect evidence.

Forensic expert Dr. Henry C. Lee recounts the investigation process of five murder cases, discussing how the cases were affected by various factors, including police incompetence, lack of evidence, and misconduct by investigating officers.

Describes how to build a crime lab out of everyday materials so that things like fingerprints and handwriting can be analyzed.

Combining voice analysis facts with cloak-and-dagger conspiracy, this book raises adventure to a whole new level.

Provides details of fifty actual crimes and how forensic science helped to solve them.

"Learn how blood and DNA are used to solve crimes, with real cases as examples"--Provided by publisher.

"Uses true crime stories to explain the science of forensics and fingerprint evidence"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn about ballistics by reading about real cases, and find out about careers in the field.

"Uses true crime stories to explain the science of forensics and trace evidence"--Provided by publisher.

A basic introduction to the many ways in which police and detectives use science to fight crime, discussing video surveillance, burglar alarms, ballistics, autopsies, handwriting analysis, and other methods.