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 forensicscience.
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