Description
Book SynopsisIt is a must-read for forensic scientists, historians, and true crime devotees alike.
Trade Review... A meticulously researched introduction to an important subject. VERDICT: Thoroughly readable with extensive source notes, this succinct exploration of the subject will appeal to academic and lay readers alike. Library Journal A profile of a CSI investigator reveals a calm, focused observer who is not influenced by the sensationalism of the crime. This book is primarily for those with a serious interest in the mechanics of forensics and crime-solving, and wish to seek detailed knowledge of this fascinating field. Aficionados of crime and mystery literature will also find this an entertaining read. Recommended. Choice A profile of a CSI investigator reveals a calm, focused observer who is not influenced by the sensationalism of the crime. This book is primarily for those with a serious interest in the mechanics of forensics and crime-solving, and wish to seek detailed knowledge of this fascinating field. Aficionados of crime and mystery literature will also find this an entertaining read. Recomended. Choice
Table of ContentsIntroduction
1. The Origins of Crime Scene Investigation
2. Crime Scenes before CSI
3. Murder at "the Crumbles"
4. Celebrity Pathology and the Spectacle of Murder Investigation
5. CSI in English Translation
6. Forensic Pathology in the Landscape of CSI
7. Interrogating "the House of Murder"
Epilogue
Acknowledgments
Notes
Index
