A plain-English primer on crime scene investigation
that's a must for fans of CSI or Patricia Cornwell Since
the O. J. Simpson case, popular interest in forensic
science has exploded: CBS's CSI has 16 to 26 million
viewers every week, and Patricia Cornwell's novels
featuring a medical examiner sleuth routinely top
bestseller lists, to cite just a few examples. Now,
everyone can get the lowdown on the science behind crime
scene investigations. Using lots of fascinating case
studies, forensics expert Dr. D. P. Lyle clues people in
on everything from determining cause and time of death
to fingerprints, fibers, blood, ballistics, forensic
computing, and forensic psychology. With its clear,
entertaining explanations of forensic procedures and
techniques, this book will be an indispensable reference
for mystery fans and true crime aficionados
everywhere-and even includes advice for people
interested in forensic science careers. D. P. Lyle, MD
(Laguna Hills, CA), is a practicing cardiologist who is
also a forensics expert and mystery writer. He runs a
Web site that answers writers' questions about
forensics, dplylemd.com, and is the author of Murder and
Mayhem: A Doctor Answers Medical and Forensic Questions
for Writers, as well as several mystery novels.John
Pless, MD, is Professor Emeritus of Pathology at Indiana
University School of Medicine and former President of
the National Association of Medical Examiners. |
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