Science versus crime /
Houck, Max M.
Science versus crime / by Max M. Houck. - New York, NY : Facts On File, c2009. - xxi, 201 p.: ill. 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-192) and index.
Forensic science : in and out of the laboratory -- History and pioneers -- What is evidence? -- Microscopy -- Spectroscopy -- Chromatography -- Forensic DNA -- Fingerprints -- Firearms examination -- Testimony and report writing.
It offers overview of renowned criminal investigations and explores a number of topics that are key to how forensic science solves crimes. It also covers testimony, admissibility hearings, and how the law and scientific evidence intersect in a courtroom.
9780816055081
Criminal investigation--United States.
Evidence, Criminal--United States.
Forensic sciences--United States.
HV 8073 / .H812s 2009
Science versus crime / by Max M. Houck. - New York, NY : Facts On File, c2009. - xxi, 201 p.: ill. 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-192) and index.
Forensic science : in and out of the laboratory -- History and pioneers -- What is evidence? -- Microscopy -- Spectroscopy -- Chromatography -- Forensic DNA -- Fingerprints -- Firearms examination -- Testimony and report writing.
It offers overview of renowned criminal investigations and explores a number of topics that are key to how forensic science solves crimes. It also covers testimony, admissibility hearings, and how the law and scientific evidence intersect in a courtroom.
9780816055081
Criminal investigation--United States.
Evidence, Criminal--United States.
Forensic sciences--United States.
HV 8073 / .H812s 2009
