Forensic Science

DK Eyewitness Books

by Christopher Cooper

An informative and visual guide to the world of crime-scene investigation, this DK Eyewitness book explores how science helps crack the case. Be an eyewitness of the crime scene with DK Eyewitness Forensic Science . Learn about the importance of correctly handling evidence, find out why fingerprints are so critical to an investigation, see how faces can be reconstructed, explore the clues in different blood splatters, and more. From the scene of the crime to testing in the laboratory, you will learn how all the clues are put together to tell a story. Flip to the reference section to learn about the major pioneers in the field, see a timeline of forensic firsts, and locate museum exhibitions and special websites to visit to further explore this fascinating subject. DK Eyewitness Books are a perennial favorite of parents, teachers, and school-age kids, with their stunning artwork and photography and easy-to-understand text.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction

72 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Christopher Cooper has contributed to the fortnightly BBC magazine Doctor Who Adventures, as well as writing the comic strip stories Health & Safety (in Doctor Who The Official Annual 2010) and Somebody Else's Problem: A Gwen Cooper Story (in Torchwood Magazine). He is also the author of the Doctor Who novel The Krillitane Storm and the Big Finish 'Bernice Summerfield' audio drama Brand Management.

Reviews

[Sophie Crane]

This book has been on my wish list for a while now I am so glad I finally brought it. Its packed with information without being long winded. I looks at the whole crime not just DNA but looks into behaviour of the offender and much more different crime scenes.

[Kelly (Maybedog)]

Comprehensive overview, and very interesting. Highly recommended for anyone young adults and grown ups alike.

[Adrian Halpert]

This is a good layman's introduction to Forensic Investigation. It gives a solid overview of the history of Forensic Science, present day methods and approaches, and ends with a brief speculation of what Forensic Science might look like in the future. This book is also packed full of pictures that really help bring the material to life.
This book won't make you a Forensics expert, but I found it gave me the overview I wanted and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to learn a little about forensic science.
4/5 Stars

[Ella.Vs]

very insightful! I loved it.

[Indah Threez Lestari]

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[Alice]

Nette Zusammenfassung der Themengebiete, mit denen ein Kriminalist/eine Kriminalistin arbeitet.
Jedes Thema ist auf einer Doppelseite dargestellt, mit vielen Bildern und kurz, sowie relativ detailiert beschrieben. Nur würde ich die Altersfreigabe von 8 Jahre auf 13 anheben, da u. a. eine halb verottete Leiche fotografiert wurde.
Geschrieben wurde das Original 2008, also ist es nicht ... top modern, wie ich Noob es beschreiben würde, aber für mich langt es vollkommen.

Themen:
- Dem Täter auf der Spur
- Die Anfänge der Kriminaltechnik
- Tatortsciherung
- Dokumentation am Tatort
- Jeder Spur zählt
- Fingerabdrücke nehmen
- Fingerabdrücke analysieren
- Verräterisches Blut
- Untersuchung der DNA
- Spurensuche
- Natürliche Spuren
- Bleibende Eindrücke
- Schusswaffen und Munition
- Schusswaffen im Labor
- Vermisstensuche
- Das große Krabbeln
- Todesursache
- Die Welt der Gifte
- Was bleibt, sind Knochen
- Phantombilder
- Was geht im Täter vor?
- Brandermittlung vor Ort
- Brandermittlung im Labor
- Unfallermittlung
- Der große Knall
- Computerforensik
- Spuren auf Papier
- Kunst oder Fälschung
- Kriminaltechnik der Zukunft
- Berühmt & berüchtigt
- Chronik
- Neugierig geworden?
- Glossar
- Register