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Identifies specific scientists and their contributions to advances in various fields of forensics.
Praise for the previous edition: "...concise, easy to digest...suitable for most libraries...an excellent introduction to and starting point for research into forensic sciences." —American Reference Books Annual "...fills the need for accessible, accurate information on a popular topic...Recommended for public and academic undergraduate libraries as well as high school libraries."—Library Journal Now in its third edition, this comprehensive encyclopedia gathers together in one place the core topics of forensic science and provides an overview of each, with approximately 650 entries. More than 12 essays are interspersed throughout this reliable A-to-Z reference, describing how forensic sc...
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Also investigates the problem of crime prevention in general. Oct. 3, 1933 hearing was held in Detroit, Mich; Oct. 23, 24, 1933 hearings were held in Chicago, Ill.; Aug. 14, 15, Nov. 23, 24, Dec. 21, 1933 hearings were held in NYC, Jan,31, 1934 hearings were held in Washington.
For trained firearm investigators, a bullet, casing, or trajectory can tell a story. Where was the shooter standing? Did the bullet come from his gun? From early cases like the St. Valentine's Day Massacre to present day war crimes in Croatia, discover the techniques that firearms investigators have developed and utilized to solve crimes.
Discusses solving crimes with forensic ballistics, the techniques used, preparation for working in forensic ballistics, and building a career in forensic ballistics.
When Lincoln issued a call for troops in 1861, Norwich sprang into action. In a meeting lasting two days, the town elected to offer cash awards for volunteers, as well as financial support for their families. The city's women immediately began sewing uniforms for the volunteer soldiers, while mill owners and other wealthy locals donated funds to the war effort. Norwich's Dan Tyler was named head of the Connecticut regiment and led his troops into battle at Bull Run. The town's senator, Lafayette Foster, became acting vice president of the United States after Lincoln's assassination. Author Tricia Staley uncovers stories of valor and sacrifice on the homefront and the battlefield.