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Finger Prints (Paperback)
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Finger Prints (Paperback)
Series: Great Minds Series
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Despite the increasing use of DNA evidence and other sophisticated
forensic techniques in crime solving, fingerprints still serve as
an indispensable tool of modern-day criminal investigation. This
fascinating book, originally published in 1892, represents the
first thorough investigation of this anatomical peculiarity and its
application in establishing individual identity for use in law
enforcement. Sir Francis Galton, a cousin of Charles Darwin and a
member of the Royal Geographical Society, had already made a
reputation for himself as an explorer of Africa and the founder of
the new field of eugenics when he turned his attention to the
subject of fingerprints. Through extensive research at his
"anthropometric laboratory," Galton laid out an elementary system
of classifying fingerprints based on observed patterns of arches,
loops, and whorls. Using meticulous drawings as well as photographs
of ink prints, he showed that "the numerous bifurcations, origins,
islands, and enclosures in the ridges that compose the pattern, are
proved to be almost beyond change." Thus, he established a sure
method of individual identification. Galton's system was later
modified by Sir Edward R. Henry, who became chief of police in
London. In 1901, Scotland Yard officially adopted the Galton-Henry
system of fingerprinting. Today, it is the most widely used system
of fingerprint classification in the world. This classic work will
make a welcome addition to the libraries of historians,
criminologists, and fans of true crime and forensic science.
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Imprint: |
Prometheus Books
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Great Minds Series |
Release date: |
August 2006 |
First published: |
June 2006 |
Authors: |
Francis Galton
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
196 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-59102-412-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Science: general issues >
Forensic science
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LSN: |
1-59102-412-9 |
Barcode: |
9781591024125 |
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