Forensics For Dummies |  | Author: Douglas P. Lyle
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book
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Edition: 1
Pages: 384
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Dimensions (in): 9 x 7.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 0764555804
Dewey Decimal Number: 363.25
EAN: 9780764555800
ASIN: 0764555804
Publication Date: April 30, 2004
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Product Description
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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An Excellent Resource July 31, 2004
D. Lacy (Palo Alto, CA USA)
40 out of 41 found this review helpful
Forensics for Dummies is a quick reference for a multitude of Forensics issues. It is well organized and easy to read. Concepts are explained clearly.
A wide range forensic topics are explored, including: Investigating the Crime Lab, Assessing the Scene of the Crime, Getting a Grip on Fingerprints, Analyzing Blood Stain Patterns and What's the Deal with DNA. There are several real life cases in the back of the book, which are useful, as well as a section on common myths dispelled.
If you need basic information about a wide variety of forensics issues, then I would highly recommend this book. I am using it for research in writing mystery fiction, and I think it's an excellent tool for writers.
All you need to know June 24, 2004
26 out of 28 found this review helpful
Any "for Dummies" book is a helpful tool for the subject you are interested in; so when I reached the end of this one, it came as no surprise the feeling of satisfaction and excitement that I had about this particular purchase. Being a current student of forensic science myself, any basic information and knowledge that I received from this book will help with my future plans in this field.
EDGAR AWARD NOMINEE!!!!! February 12, 2005
Kathleen Ann Antrim (Pleasanton, CA USA)
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
"Forensics for Dummies" has been nominated for an Edgar Award. This is no surprise as it is the very best reference published.
This book will answer all of your questions and entertain you every step of the way!
Great information, easy to read September 4, 2007
Dee S. Knight, Erotic Romance author
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm writing a romantic suspense. I used this book the first day I received it. A great reference, easy to understand and non-forensics-person-friendly.
Great reading December 14, 2007
CAD (Ireland)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I found this book and love this type of thing and found it to be very well put together and organised.
It is ideal as a reference if you are writing crime or simply want to impress your friends!
Very good for people who are training either in police, crime scene attendance and obviously forensics.
A must have!
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