The encyclopedia of crime scene investigation.9780816068142 The encyclopedia of crime scene investigation Crime scene investigation may refer to:
Newton, Michael. Facts On File, Inc. 2008 334 pages $75.00 Hardcover HV8073 Crime writer Newton has compiled a reference for high school students, general readers, or, possibly crime writers looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. inspiration or information. Alphabetically arranged entries describe applications and techniques, including such topics as ballistics ballistics (bəlĭs`tĭks), science of projectiles. Interior ballistics deals with the propulsion and the motion of a projectile within a gun or firing device. analysis, DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. identification, fingerprinting, forgery detection, forensic medicine forensic medicine: see medical jurisprudence. forensic medicine Science of applying medical knowledge to legal questions, recognized as a specialty since the early 19th century. Its primary tool has always been the autopsy, to identify the dead (e.g. , firearms identification, toxicology, and other tools of the investigator's profession. Case histories are also included as demonstrative of investigative techniques as they are used in the field, and historical and biographical entries cover breakthroughs and pioneers in forensic science. The bibliography is fairly substantial, but is not arranged by subject. A glossary is included, and the volume is indexed. ([c]20082005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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