The Encyclopedia Of Crime Scene Investigation

The Encyclopedia of Crime Scene Investigation is a comprehensive, accessible reference to one of today's most fascinating topics. More than 300 clearly written entries cover all aspects of crime scene investigations, including ballistics, counterfeiting, forensic medicine, firearms, hijacking, identification, poisons, scandals, sex crimes, smuggling, tool marks, and trace evidence. This comprehensive reference also features many case studies that highlight facets of criminal investigation, as well as historical and biographical entries about key breakthroughs and pioneers in the field of forensic science. Entries include accident reconstruction, arson investigation, DNA evidence, explosives, forensic anthropology, forensic chemistry, forgery, Identi-Kit, medical examiners, organic compound analysis, spectroscopy, and victimology.