Forensics for Dummies

by D.P. Lyle

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764555804
• ISBN13: 9780764555800
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Wiley Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Great reading

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!

Great information, easy to read

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.

EDGAR AWARD NOMINEE!!!!!

"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!

An Excellent Resource

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

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.