Encyclopedia crime scene investigation

This book is a clear, comprehensive reference to fascinating aspects of crime fighting and law enforcement. More than 300 entries cover the applications and techniques of crime scene investigation, including ballistics analysis, DNA identification, fingerprints, forgery detection, forensic medicine, firearms identification, tool marks, and trace evidence. This book also features many case studies that demonstrates criminal investigation practice in action, as well as historical and biographical entries about key breakthroughs and pioneers in the field of forensic science.