Howdunit Forensics

Name: Howdunit Forensics
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ISBN: 9781582974743

ISBN-10: 1582974748

ISBN-13: 9781582974743

Edition: 2008

Authors: D. P. Lyle

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* An insiders guide to forensics--perfect for writers, screenwriters, or anyone interested in forensics * Reveals common misconceptions about forensic investigations (usually due to incorrect portrayals in movies or television dramas) The definitiv

Book details

List price: $19.99
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: F&W Media, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/4/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 448
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.276
Language: English



Foreword



Foreword



Introduction



The Forensics System



Forensic Science: The History and Organization



Evidence: The Heart and Soul of Forensics



The Coroner and the Body



The Autopsy: A Look Inside the Body



Identifying the Body: Who is the Victim?



Time of Death: A Critical Part of the Timeline



Cause, Mechanism, and Manner of Death: How Did the Victim Die?



Bodily Harm: Identifying Wounds



Asphyxia: Depriving the Body of Oxygen



Serology: Blood and Other Body Fluids



DNA: Your Personal Code



Toxicology: Drugs, Poisons, and Toxins



The Crime Scene and the Crime Lab



Fingerprints: A Handy Identification Tool



Bloodstains: Patterns Tell the Story



Impressions: Shoes, Tires, Tools, and Fabrics



Trace Evidence: Sweating the Small Stuff



Firearms Examination: More Than Guns and Ammunition



Arson Investigation: Fires and Explosions



Questioned Documents: Handwriting and Forgery Examination



Criminal Psychology: Assessing the Mind


Afterword



Forensic Science Tools


Index