Skip to main content
PBS logo
 
 

Search - Hidden Evidence: 50 True Crimes and How Forensic Science Helped Solve Them

Hidden Evidence: 50 True Crimes and How Forensic Science Helped Solve Them
Hidden Evidence 50 True Crimes and How Forensic Science Helped Solve Them
Author: David Owen
"This is a monumental work."-- Science Books and Films (on the first edition) "The writing is lively but succinct, complete without being morbid. The illustrations and photos complement the text and go a long way in explaining sophisticated techniques... Highly recommended for public libraries."-- Library Journal (on the f...  more » This revised and updated history of forensics is expanded to include eight recent high-profile cases. David Owen takes readers to the scenes of 50 infamous crimes and provides detailed accounts of the scientific procedures used to catch criminals. The high-profile cases range from as early as 1775, when Paul Revere used dentures to identify a slain soldier, to as recent as the tragic disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Most cases will be familiar to readers, such as the Lindbergh kidnapping, the Kennedy investigation and Ted Bundy. The book describes the established forensic methods -- dental records, ballistics, toxicology, hair sampling and blood typing -- and covers the latest technologies, including:
  • Computerized fingerprinting and handwriting analysis
  • Mass DNA testing and digital DNA analysis
  • Familial searching and DNA screening
  • Fiber and paint databases
  • Gas chromatography and mass spectrometry
  • Compound and electron microscopes.
Hidden Evidence presents the facts and steers clear of speculation. The book is comprehensive in scope, thoroughly researched and expertly compiled -- a timely update of a fascinating book that will attract a wide range of readers.
ISBN-13: 9781554075409
ISBN-10: 1554075408
Publication Date: 9/25/2009
Pages: 288
Edition: Revised Second Editi
Rating:
  • Currently 2.8/5 Stars.
 2
2.8 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Firefly Books
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 2
Reviews: Amazon | Write a Review


Genres:


Back to the Top ↑
By using this Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms of Use. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
US Patent Number 7,877,315 | Copyright © 2004 - 2024 PaperBackSwap.com. All Rights Reserved.