Describes the job of a crime scene photographer in an investigation, and discusses the responsibilities and importance of the photographer, equipment, lighting, photographing crime as it happens, and other related topics.
Examines how DNA is used in crime solving and discusses the development of DNA profiling and how it works, cases which used the forensic technique, and legal and ethical issues of DNA testing.
Provides an introduction to the science of poisons, traces the development of modern forensic toxicology, describes different types of poisons and drugs used as poisons, looks at notorious poisoners throughout history, and discusses postmortem forensic toxicology and drug testing.
50 of the world's most infamous criminal cases solved by science
Owen, David
2007
Explains how the methods and technologies of forensic science have been used to solve fifty crimes around the world, helping investigators determine the cause of death, identity of the victim, time of death, and other key information.
Profiles thirteen notable scientists in the field of forensics, discussing their research, accomplishments, ethical and professional contributions. Includes photographs, illustrations, chronology of notable events, glossary, and a list of resources.
Describes the work of forensic scientists in crime investigations, discussing crime scenes, trace evidence, ballistics, handwriting, blood, DNA, bones, fingerprints, and the presentation of evidence in trials.
my investigations at America's most infamous crime scenes
Craig, Emily A
2004
The author, a highly respected forensic anthropologist, reveals some of the stories of her more unforgettable case files including her work on the Oklahoma bombing and the September 11 trade tower victims.
the Supreme Court's 200-year struggle to integrate science and the law
Faigman, David L
2004
Traces the United States Supreme Court's attempts to weave science into the Constitution, discussing how the evolution of scientific knowledge has influenced the conservative nature of the law.
crime scene experts talk about their work from discovery through verdict
Fletcher, Connie
2006
The author interviews a number of experts from various stages of the criminal justice process in order to establish the vast differences between the ways in which forensic science is portrayed on television and reality.
from Baskerville Hall to the Valley of Fear, the real forensics behind the great detective's greatest cases
Wagner, E. J
2006
Draws on the stories of Sherlock Holmes to trace the history of forensic science, describing when the stories deviated from fact, what forensic science techniques were used in the stories, and how the stories compare to real-life cases.
