30-Second Forensic Science: 50 Key Topics Revealing Criminal Investigation from Behind the Scenes, Each Explained in Half a Minute

by Sue Black, Niamh Nic Daéid

How do forensic specialists identify and piece together clues to present a convincing case in court? This guide to scientific techniques explains the analysis of evidence ranging from drugs to digital devices, dental records to DNA. Foreword by Val McDermid.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science, Detective, German Literature, Crime, Death

160 pages, Hardcover

First published June 18, 2018

About the author

Professor Dame Sue Black is one of the world's leading anatomists and forensic anthropologists. She is also the Pro-Vice Chancellor for Engagement at Lancaster University. She was the lead anthropologist for the British Forensic Team's work in the war crimes investigations in Kosovo and one of the first forensic scientists to travel to Thailand following the Indian Ocean tsunami to provide assistance in identifying the dead. Sue is a familiar face in the media, where documentaries have been filmed about her work, and she led the highly successful BBC 2 series History Cold Case.