Nationally respected investigators Joe Nickell and John Fischer explain
the science behind the criminal investigations that have captured the
nation's attention. Crime Science is the only comprehensive guide to
forensics. Without being overly technical or treating scientific
techniques superficially, the authors introduce readers to the work of
firearms experts, document examiners, fingerprint technicians, medical
examiners, and forensic anthropologists. Each topic is treated in a
separate chapter in a clear and understandable style. Nickell and
Fischer describe fingerprint classification and autopsies, explain how
fibers link victims to their killers, and examine the science underlying
DNA profiling and toxicological analysis. From weapons analysis to
handwriting samples to shoe and tire impressions, Crime Science outlines
the indispensable tools and techniques that investigators use to make
sense of a crime scene.