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The dead can tell us all about themselves: where they came from, how they lived, how they died, and, of course, who killed them. Forensic scientists can unlock the mysteries of the past and help serve justice using the messages left by a corpse, a crime scene, or the faintest of human traces. This book draws on interviews with some of these top-level professionals, ground-breaking research, and McDermid's own original interviews and firsthand experience...
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xii, 372 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Book covers the fundamentals, science, history, latest research and techniques of forensic science and crime scene investigation.
Barnes-Svarney and Svarney cover the fundamentals, science, history, and analysis of clues to provide detailed information on crime scene investigations, techniques, laboratory finding, the latest research, and controversies. From the cause, manner, time of a death, and autopsies to blood, toxicology, DNA typing, fingerprints,...
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v, 256 pages : illustrations, 16 unnumbered pages ; 20 cm
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"They thought they had gotten away with murder. They were wrong. Discover the vital clues, the crucial evidence, the lucky breaks, the chases, the painstaking detective work, the unlikely heroes that led to the capture of serial killers such as "The Good Nurse" poisoner Charles Cullen, finally detected by a young colleague; Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe, revealed by false license plates; Night Stalker Richard Ramirez, spotted by a 13-year-old boy;...
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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From artists to statisticians to crime-scene engineers, forensic investigations rely on experts from all the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) fields. Discover how science, technology, engineering, art and math are used to discover clues, analyze evidence, identify suspects and victims, and pursue justice.
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2 videodiscs (335 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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This documentary gathers together some of the toughest and most fascinating true crimes. Combining the latest forensic techniques plus old-fashioned police work, each episode takes a look at how a mystery is solved and the culprit apprehended.
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264 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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"Blood, Bullets, and Bones provides young readers with a fresh and fascinating look at the ever-evolving science of forensics. Since the introduction of DNA testing, forensic science has been in the forefront of the public's imagination, thanks especially to popular television shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. But forensic analysis has been practiced for thousands of years. Ancient Chinese detectives studied dead bodies for signs of foul...
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1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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There is a startling gap between the glamorous television world of 'CSI' and the gritty reality of the forensic crime lab. In Forensics on Trial, NOVA investigates how modern forensics can send innocent men and women to prison, and sometimes even to death row. NOVA will investigate today's shaky state of crime science as well as cutting-edge solutions that could help investigators put the real criminals behind bars.
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349 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 24 cm
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With the popularity of TV crime shows like CSI, interest in forensic science has reached unprecedented levels. However, these programs spread misconceptions about the real world of the forensic scientist. Students who wish to pursue a career in this field are often unaware of the diverse career choices available or have superficial notions of the rigors involved. Here, renowned forensic scientist Henry C. Lee, along with two other veteran forensic...
14) The dead road
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The third in Seth Patrick's genre-bending trilogy, following Reviver and Lost Souls, delivers chilling twists as a forensic detective revives the dead to exhume a world-changing conspiracy. The trilogy takes place in our world, but with a chilling twist: certain people have the ability to wake the recently dead for testimony that is accepted in courts worldwide. The use of these so-called Revivers has long been a routine part of police investigation....
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80 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
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Crime Scene Science that puts you inside the head, and the toolbox, of modern-day experts in crime solving. Slip under the yellow crime-scene tape to conduct your own experiments: you'll soon be detecting, inspecting, and connecting the dots of forensic science. Investigate rates of human decomposition; find out what makes fingerprints unique; identify handwriting traits; and discover the secrets of paper fiber analysis.
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32 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm.
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"Forensic science helps to determine the cause of somebody's death and to catch people who have committed a crime. Learn about the history of forensics, the latest tools and techniques forensic scientists use, and more"--
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1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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An episode of "Frontline," examining the tools and techniques used in forensic science to solve criminal cases, discussing inconsistencies and how forensic evidence is presented in the court room, and describing such specific cases as the murder trial of Casey Anthony, the FBI's investigation into the Madrid terrorist bombing, and capital cases in rural Mississippi.
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Discusses the various kinds of jobs in computer forensics available at the local, state, and federal level, as well as the relevant academic and professional requirements and expectations for these jobs. Also covers careers in the private sector relating to corporate security and anti-hacking efforts together with detailed discussions of educational pathways, job search strategies, interview techniques, and lifelong learning and career development/advancement.
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Science journalist Deborah Blum shares the untold story of how poison rocked Jazz Age New York City. She tracks the perilous days when a pair of forensic scientists began their trailblazing chemical detective work, fighting to end an era when untraceable poisons offered an easy path to the perfect crime. Drama unfolds case by case as chief medical examiner Charles Norris and toxicologist Alexander Gettler investigate a family mysteriously stricken...
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