Solving Crimes: Pioneers of Forensic Science

by Ron Fridell

Profiles the work of six individuals whose work shaped the field of forensic Alphonse Bertillon, Edward Henry, Karl Landsteiner, Edmond Locard, Clyde Snow, and Alec Jeffreys.

144 pages, Library Binding

First published March 1, 2000

About the author

Fridell earned a Master's degree in radio, television, and film from Northwestern University. He taught English as a second language while a member of the Peace Corp in Bangkok, Thailand. He currently lives in Evanston, Illinois.

Reviews

[Anson Cassel Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fridell has written a fine children’s book, intended for middle school and above, that profiles the work of six men whose work shaped forensic science: Alphonse Bertillon, Edward Henry, Karl Landsteiner, Edmund Locard, Clyde Snow, and Alec Jeffreys. All of these, except for Locard (whose interest was in microscopic material evidence) made discoveries in the various ways every human being differs from every other: in physical measurement, fingerprints, blood type, skeletal remains, and DNA. Fridell does not condescend to his audience, and there is no reason why an adult cannot read this book with both pleasure and profit.

[Dexter · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very interesting look at the 'pioneers of forensic science'. But it's hardly in-depth, so now I have lots more researching to do!