The Encyclopedia of Crime Scene Investigation (Facts on File Crime Library)

"The Encyclopedia of Crime Scene Investigation is a clear, comprehensive reference to this fascinating aspect of crime fighting and law enforcement. More than 300 entries cover the applications and techniques of crime scene investigation, including ballistics analysis, DNA identification, fingerprinting, forgery detection, forensic medicine, firearms identification, toxicology, tool marks, and trace evidence. This book also features many case studies that demonstrate criminal investigation practices in action, as well as historical and biographical entries about key breakthroughs and pioneers in the field of forensic science." "Coverage includes: accident reconstruction; arson investigation; DNA evidence; explosives; forensic anthropology; forensic chemistry; forgery; Identi-Kit; medical examiners; organic compound analysis; spectroscopy; and victimology."--Jacket The Encyclopedia of Crime Scene Investigation is a comprehensive, accessible reference to one of today's most fascinating topics. More than 300 clearly written entries cover all aspects of crime scene investigations, including ballistics, counterfeiting, forensic medicine, firearms, hijacking, identification, poisons, scandals, sex crimes, smuggling, tool marks, and trace evidence. This comprehensive reference also features many case studies that highlight facets of criminal investigation, as well as historical and biographical entries about key breakthroughs and pioneers in the field of forensic science. Entries include accident reconstruction, arson investigation, DNA evidence, explosives, forensic anthropology, forensic chemistry, forgery, Identi-Kit, medical examiners, organic compound analysis, spectroscopy, and victimology Contains entries which cover various aspects of crime scene investigations, including ballistics, counterfeiting, forensic medicine, firearms, hijacking, identification, poisons, scandals, sex crimes, smuggling, tool marks, and trace evidence. This reference features case studies that highlight facets of criminal investigation. Recent years have brought numerous developments in crime and crime fighting, such as DNA evidence, designer drugs, computer viruses, and online fraud and theft. This text covers all aspects of crime scene investigations, including ballistics, counterfeiting, forensic medicine, firearms, and hijacking.