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Forensics: The Anatomy of Crime
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The Dark Side of the Mind: True Stories from My Life as a Forensic Psychologist
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The Casebook of Forensic Detection: How Science Solved 100 of the World's Most Baffling Crimes
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The Forensic Casebook: The Science of Crime Scene Investigation
THE ULTIMATE READERS’ GUIDE TO THE ART OF FORENSICS!An intrepid investigator crawls through miles of air conditioning ducts to capture the implicating fibers of a suspect’s wool jacket . .... . A forensic entomologist discovers insects in the grill of a car and nails down a drug dealer’s precise geographical path . . . A gluttonous criminal’s fingerprints are lifted from a chocolate truffle. . . . Filled with these and many other intriguing true stories, and packed with black and white illustrations and photographs, The Forensic Casebook draws on interviews with police personnel and forensic scientists—including animal examiners, botanists, zoologists, firearms specialists, and autoposists—to uncover the vast and detailed underworkings of criminal investigation. Encyclopedic in scope, this riveting, authoritative book leaves no aspect of forensic science untouched, covering such fascinating topics as:• Securing a crime scene• Identifying blood splatter patterns• Collecting fingerprints—and feet, lip, and ear prints• Interpreting the stages of a body’s decay• Examining hair and fiber evidence• Trace evidence from firearms and explosives• “Lifting” DNA prints• Computer crime and forensic photography• Career paths in criminal scienceLucidly written and spiked with real crime stories, The Forensic Casebook exposes the nitty gritty that other books only touch upon. Here is a reference book as addictive as a page-turning novel of suspense. School Library Journal Adult/High School-This well-researched and vetted book is chock-full of fascinating, informative, sometimes incredible examples of forensic crime fighting. It begins with the identification and protection of the area where a crime took place; the next three chapters focus on work at the scene, and the last one describes the roles of the dog handler and forensic photographer. Bulleted information and quotes, sidebars with examples from both true and fictitious crimes, and uncaptioned black-and-white photographs appear throughout. There are frequent references to the television show CSI, films, and literature to illustrate when fiction writers got it right, and when they got it ludicrously wrong. Experts provide an absorbing look at all aspects of the profession from imprint evidence to DNA fingerprinting and from document examination to forensic entomology. Appendixes list employment opportunities, requisite qualifications and skills, academic institutions offering forensic programs, and more. Fans of CSI and similar shows, those considering crime-scene investigation as a career, and readers of true crime and crime fiction will find this book engrossing.-Dori DeSpain, Fairfax County Public Library, VA Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information.
Bones: A Forensic Detective's Casebook
fascinating, Educational, And Highly Readable, Bones Takes Readers Into The Dark World Of Forensic Science.
Forensic History: Crimes, Frauds, and Scandals
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Forensics for Dummies
A plain-English primer on crime scene investigation that's a must for fans of CSI or Patricia Cornwell Since the O. J. Simpson case, popular interest in forensic science has exploded: CBS's CSI has 16... to 26 million viewers every week, and Patricia Cornwell's novels featuring a medical examiner sleuth routinely top bestseller lists, to cite just a few examples. Now, everyone can get the lowdown on the science behind crime scene investigations. Using lots of fascinating case studies, forensics expert Dr. D. P. Lyle clues people in on everything from determining cause and time of death to fingerprints, fibers, blood, ballistics, forensic computing, and forensic psychology. With its clear, entertaining explanations of forensic procedures and techniques, this book will be an indispensable reference for mystery fans and true crime aficionados everywhere-and even includes advice for people interested in forensic science careers. D. P. Lyle, MD (Laguna Hills, CA), is a practicing cardiologist who is also a forensics expert and mystery writer. He runs a Web site that answers writers' questions about forensics, dplylemd.com, and is the author of Murder and Mayhem: A Doctor Answers Medical and Forensic Questions for Writers, as well as several mystery novels. John Pless, MD, is Professor Emeritus of Pathology at Indiana University School of Medicine and former President of the National Association of Medical Examiners.
Forensic Psychology: A Very Short Introduction
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Forensics: A Guide for Writers
This Definitive Reference On Forensics For Writers In All Genres Uncovers Each Area Of The Science, Including Fingerprint Analysis, Crime Scene Reconstruction, And The History Of Forensics. This Helpf...ul Guide Reveals How The Science Works (in Simple To Understand Terms), How Long It Takes For The Coroner Or Crime Lab To Perform Various Tests, How It Helps In Crime Solving, Where Common Errors Occur And How A Writer Might Use This Technique In Crafting His Or Her Plot. Introduction -- Forensic Science : The History And Organization -- Evidence : The Heart And Soul Of Forensics -- The Autopsy : A Look Inside The Body -- Identifying The Body : Who Is The Victim? -- Time Of Death : A Critical Part Of The Timeline -- Cause, Mechanism, And Manner Of Death : How Did The Victim Die? -- Bodily Harm : Identifying Wounds -- Asphyxia : Deriving The Body Of Oxygen -- Serology : Blood And Other Body Fluids -- Dna : Your Personal Code -- Toxicology : Drugs, Poisons, And Toxins -- Fingerprints : A Handy Identification Tool -- Bloodstains : Patterns Tell The Story -- Impressions : Shoes, Tires, Tools, And Fabrics -- Trace Evidence : Sweating The Small Stuff -- Firearm Examination : More Than Guns And Ammunition -- Arson Investigation : Fires And Explosions -- Questioned Documents : Handwriting And Forgery Examination -- Criminal Psychology : Assessing The Mind -- Afterword -- Appendix: Forensic Science Tools. D.p. Lyle. Includes Index.
Forensic Science of CSI
The CBS television show, "C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation," has captured audiences - and ratings - with its unflinchingly realistic details of forensic science, tools, and technology. This fasci...nating new book - written by an acclaimed biographer with a master's degree in forensic psychology - goes behind the crime-solving techniques dramatized on the TV show to examine the reality of these cutting-edge procedures.From DNA typing and ballistics, to bitemark and blood pattern analysis, here are detailed accounts of the actual techniques used in today's crime investigations. Prominent experts in the field offer rare glimpses into cases ranging from missing persons to murder. For fans of the television show, as well as true crime buffs and science readers - this is the real thing. "With the mind of a true investigator, Katherine Ramsland demystifies the world of forensics with authentic and vivid detail." (John Douglas) "Fascinating...this book is a must for anyone who wonders how the real crime-solvers do it." (Michael Palmer, New York Times bestselling author of The Patient.) Author Biography: Katherine Ramsland has a master's degree in forensic psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She has published thirteen books, including biographies of Anne Rice and Dean Koontz, and has been translated into six languages. Her reference book on Anne Rice's work, The Vampire Companion, was a national bestseller. Next year Writer's Digest Press will publish Mental Judgment: A Guide for Writers to Forensic Psychology.
