Forensics For DummiesUnderstand the real-life science behind crime scene investigation Forensics For Dummies takes you inside the world of crime scene investigation to give you the low down on this exciting field. Written by a doctor and former Law & Order consultant, this guide will have you solving crimes along with your favorite TV shows in no time. From fingerprints and fibers to blood and ballistics, you'll walk through the processes that yield significant information from the smallest clues. You'll learn how Hollywood gets it wrong, and how real-world forensics experts work every day in fields as diverse as biology, psychology, anthropology, medicine, information technology, and more. If you're interested in a forensics career, you'll find out how to break inand the education you'll need to do the type of forensics work that interests you the most. Written for the true forensics fan, this book doesn't shy away from the details; you'll learn what goes on at the morgue as you determine cause of death, and you'll climb into the mind of a killer as you learn how forensic psychologists narrow down the suspect list. Crime shows are entertaining, but the reality is that most forensics cases aren't wrapped up in an hour. This book shows you how it's really done, and the amazing technology and brilliant people that do it every day.
Forensic scientists work in a variety of environments and in many different capacities. If you think television makes it look interesting, just wait until you learn what it's really like! Forensics For Dummies takes you on a tour of the real-world science behind solving the case. P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, youre probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Forensics For Dummies (9781119181651). The book you see here shouldnt be considered a new or updated product. But if youre in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. Were always writing about new topics! |
Contents
Introduction 1 | 3 |
Getting to Know the Forensics Team | 19 |
Checking out the duties of a coroner or medical examiner | 25 |
Collecting and Protecting the Evidence | 33 |
Delving into the Criminal Mind | 53 |
Analyzing the Evidence | 77 |
Painting A Gruesome Picture Bloodstain Analysis | 93 |
Leaving Impressive Impressions Shoes Tires and Tools | 109 |
Gasping for Air Asphyxia | 213 |
Utilizing the Crime Lab | 229 |
Looking Deep Inside DNA Analysis | 245 |
Testing for Drugs and Poisons The Toxicology Lab | 263 |
Picking Apart Trace Evidence | 287 |
Bang Bang Analyzing Firearms Evidence | 307 |
Questioning the Validity of Documents | 321 |
The Part of Tens | 335 |
Burning Down the House Is It Arson? | 125 |
Examining the Body | 139 |
Identifying Unknown Victims | 157 |
Estimating the Time of Death | 177 |
Ouch That Hurts Traumatic Injuries and Deaths | 191 |
Ten Ways Hollywood GetS It Wrong | 351 |
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