Bibliograph

Forensics for dummies, by D.P. Lyle, MD

Type

Label

Forensics for dummies, by D.P. Lyle, MD

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Forensics for dummies

Oclc number

1104653706

Responsibility statement

by D.P. Lyle, MD

Series statement

For dummies

Table Of Contents

Part 1. Cracking open the case. Understanding the world of forensic science -- Getting to know the forensics team -- Collecting and protecting the evidence -- Delving into the criminal mind -- Part 2. Analyzing the evidence. Fingerprints : your personal signature -- Painting a gruesome picture : bloodstain analysis -- Leaving impressive impressions : shoes, tires, and tools -- Burning down the house : is it arson? -- Part 3. Examining the body. Determining the cause and manner of death : forensic autopsies -- Identifying unknown victims -- Estimating the time of death -- Ouch! That hurts : traumatic injuries and deaths -- Gasping for air : Asphyxia -- Part 4. Utilizing the crime lab. Analyzing blood and other bodily fluids : serology -- Looking deep inside : DNA analysis -- Testing for drugs and poisons : the toxicology lab -- Picking apart trace evidence -- Bang! Bang! : analyzing firearms evidence -- Questioning the validity of documents -- Part 5. The part of tens. Ten famous forensic cases -- Ten ways Hollywood gets it wrong -- Ten great forensic careers

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