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Forensic Science Modern Methods of Solving Crime
Max M. Houck
Book Code: C9323
ISBN: 0-275-99323-X
ISBN-13: 978-0-275-99323-8
184 pages, 4 figs, 6 photos, 7 tables
Praeger Publishers
Publication: 3/30/2007
List Price: $39.95 (UK Sterling Price: £22.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Also Available: Ebook
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects: Reviews:
  • [O]ffer's an insider's overview of the realities of forensic science.
    —Library Media Connection     October 2007
  • Houck presents an introduction to the field that he hopes will distract students from media accusations of ineptness and sensational movie portrayals. His topics include the nature of evidence, fingerprints, trace evidence, DNA, firearms, and expert testimony.
    —Reference & Research Book News     May 2007
Description: From Poe's Dupin and Doyle's Holmes to the television hits Quincy and CSI, the public's fascination with science employed to solve crimes continues and grows. But this understanding of how science works in the forensic laboratory is filtered through the fictional worlds of books and television. How is science really used to fight crime? What techniques are used to catch criminals and free the innocent? Forensic scientists work with police, investigators, medical personnel, attorneys, and others to uphold justice, but their methods are often misunderstood, overestimated, underestimated, revered, or disputed. Here, the author answers many common questions about forensic science: How is the science conducted and by whom? What are the real limits, and real benefits, of forensic science? What new techniques are emerging to catch 21st-century criminals? Readers are treated to an insider's overview of the realties of forensic science. Forensic Science: Modern Methods of Solving Crime covers the basic concepts of forensic science and how it assists in criminal investigations. Starting with a brief history of forensic science, from its early days in Europe to the modern advances of today, the book describes each method and presents cases that highlight the applications of the methods. Houck profiles pioneers in forensic science, offers an overview of such forensic topics as DNA, fibers, fingerprints, and firearms, takes readers through the collection and processing of evidence, and uses frequent examples and anecdotes to illustrate all the major areas of forensic science. This introduction to the field is a useful starting point for anyone wishing to learn more about the real world of forensic science.
LC Card Number: 2007000060
LCC Class: HV8073
Dewey Class: 363
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