The Handy Forensic Science Answer Book: Reading Clues at the Crime Scene, Crime Lab and in Court - Paperback

by Patricia Barnes-Svarney (Author), Thomas E. Svarney (Author)

A primer on the science of criminal investigations. Answers, in plain English, over 950 questions, from the basic science and techniques to the history and practices. Discusses the latest research finds and the tools for crime scene and criminal investigations. The easy-to-use, question-and-answer approach makes it the perfect gift for anyone. Law enforcement, students, science teachers, true crime aficionados, and loved ones will find the text approachable and useful.

Author Biography

Thomas E. Svarney is a scientist who has written extensively about the natural world. His books, with Patricia Barnes-Svarney, include Visible Ink Press' The Handy Anatomy Answer Book, The Handy Biology Answer Book, and The Handy Nutrition Answer Book, and he is also the author of Skies of Fury: Weather Weirdness around the World and The Oryx Guide to Natural History.