The Encyclopedia of Crime Scene Investigation

"The Encyclopedia of Crime Scene Investigation is a clear, comprehensive reference to this fascinating aspect of crime fighting and law enforcement. More than 300 entries cover the applications and techniques of crime scene investigation, including ballistics analysis, DNA identification, fingerprinting, forgery detection, forensic medicine, firearms identification, toxicology, tool marks, and trace evidence. This book also features many case studies that demonstrate criminal investigation practices in action, as well as historical and biographical entries about key breakthroughs and pioneers in the field of forensic science." "Coverage includes: accident reconstruction; arson investigation; DNA evidence; explosives; forensic anthropology; forensic chemistry; forgery; Identi-Kit; medical examiners; organic compound analysis; spectroscopy; and victimology."--BOOK JACKET.