Forensic Science: A Very Short Introduction

Forensic Science: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN-10
0191777404
ISBN-13
9780191777400
Series
Forensic Science
Category
Forensic sciences
Pages
135
Language
English
Published
2010
Author
James Curtis Fraser

Description

Fraser introduces the concept of forensic science and explains how it is used in the investigation of crime. He explores how forensic scientists work, from the reconstruction of events to laboratory examinations. He also considers the techniques they use, such as fingerprinting, and goes on to highlight the impact DNA profiling has had.

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