Forensic Science : Discover the Fascinating Methods Scientists Use to Solve Crimes
by Chris Cooper (Author)
ISBN: 9780241423639
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Weight:370g
Dimensions:278 x 219 x 6 (mm)
Description:
What is forensic science and how is it used to solve a crime? Explore the fascinating, and sometimes gory, world of forensics, where science helps crack the case. How do you know if a red stain is blood or ketchup, or whose blood it is? Can computers really recognize your face in a crowd? Why are fingerprints so important in an investigation? Learn why it is critical to quickly secure a crime scene, and how DNA sampling works. Find out how maggots can reveal how long someone has been dead, or how a single fabric fibre can lead to the murderer.