case studies

This book investigates the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in the year 79 and explains how the eruption brought an end to life in Pompeii but also preserved the city for nearly 2000 years.

"Uses true crime stories to explain the science of forensics and trace evidence"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn about ballistics by reading about real cases, and find out about careers in the field."--Provided by publisher.

"Learn how blood and DNA are used to solve crimes, with real cases as examples"--Provided by publisher.

"Uses true crime stories to explain the science of forensics and physical anthropology"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the extent and effects of human trafficking, the term that is used today for modern-day slavery, which takes place in almost every country in the world.

Mitch Albom, Schwartz's one-time student, herein chronicles his last days with his dying mentor, a sociologist who courageously studied his own degeneration from Lou Gehrig's disease.