Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 272 pages
- Published by: Kaplan Publishing
- Edition: 1st Edition December 4, 2007
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1427796327
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1427796325
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Book Dimensions:
9.9 x 7 x 0.8 inches
- Weighs: 1 pounds
Product Description
The Crime Scene: How Forensic Science Works is an affordable trade paperback for those who want to learn more about forensic science and how it is used to solve criminal cases.
This book will appeal to the college student who is studying forensic science, or the human being who is interested in learning more about it for a career or course of study in criminal justice. Unlike the popular trade books out there on crime scene investigation, this book doesn’t just focus on the gory details of a crime and how it is solved; rather, it introduces the student to the science of the investigation and what it takes to break a case.
In addition, it will be aligned to criminal justice curriculum and the education of investigators-to-be.
About The Author
Wendy S. Becker , PH.D Wendy is an industrial-organizational psychologist who teaches Human Resource Management and Motivation, Productivity, and Change Management in UAlbany’s School of Business.
W. Mark Dale, MBA
Mark is currently the Director of the Northeast Regional Forensics Institute (NERFI) at the University at Albany, State University of New York providing education in forensics biology, chemistry, and computer science.
Reader ReviewsForget CSI and 24! "The Crime Scene: How Forensic Science Works" tells the real story. This book is a fascinating look into the who, what, where, and why of crime scene evidence, including not just the science, but the psychology behind what can motivate or derail members of the crime scene team. I especially liked the real-life crime scene narrative that was featured in every chapter. This followed an actual homicide from EMS to court case; the actual 'lessons' of the text were applied to this real case. I also found that the 'Frequently Asked Questions' seemed to cut right to the chase in terms of the chapter's main findings. Great text for students or anyone interested in this ever-evolving science. Five stars!