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IRREFUTABLE EVIDENCE History of Forensic Science Michael Kurland HCDJ
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- ISBN
- 9781566638036
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Dee Publisher, Ivan R.
ISBN-10
1566638038
ISBN-13
9781566638036
eBay Product ID (ePID)
72972449
Product Key Features
Book Title
Irrefutable Evidence : a History of Forensic Science
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, Forensic Science, History
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Law, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
22.8 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2009-022386
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
" Irrefutable Evidence by Michael Kurland explores the history of forensic science dating as far back as 475 B.C. in ancient China. He focuses attention on major criminal cases, using them to discuss advancements in crime solving techniques over the past 2500 years. Kurland provides illustrations of the evolution of crime scene investigation, physical evidence analysis and how modern technology is used to help solve criminal cases today. Kurland points out that forensic science must be reliable and based on fundamental scientific principles. He argues that there is a need to improve many forensic disciplines such as ballistics, latent fingerprint analysis, document examination, bitemark and impression evidence analysis up to the level of DNA analysis which is considered to be the gold standard for criminalistics. The history of crime solving comes alive in this extraordinary and exciting survey of forensic science." --Lawrence Kobilinsky, Professor of forensic science and chair of the department of sciences at John Jay College of Criminal Justice "Thanks to the new gold standard of DNA, hundreds of innocent people have being exonerated, often after spending years behind bars. Searching the massive databanks of DNA profiles produced nowadays routinely results in 'cold hits,' fingering previously unsuspected perps. Fingerprints used to be thought infallible, but a miscall a few years ago by the FBI in the Brandon Mayfield case cost the US government a multi-million dollar settlement. And forensic scientists nowadays aren't 'cops in labcoats,' but often have graduate degrees in biology and chemistry. What's going on?? Unfortunately learning about this fascinating subject often comes down to a choice between the inaccurate ( CSI ), the overly technical (textbooks for professionals), and the unsatisfying. Michael Kurland's Irrefutable Evidence avoids all of these, delivering an engaging, informative and highly readable picture of a field that is revolutionizing modern crime detection." --Sandy Zabell, Professor of statistics and mathematics at Northwestern University and author of Symmetry and its Discontents "On any given week, 8 out of the 10 highest rated shows are CSI and Forensic productions. Michael Kurland tells us how we got there and why the public is now and historically has been fascinated by every aspect of Forensic Science and how it has been used or misused over hundreds of years. From Lizzie Borden to the Lindbergh kidnapping to the shabby conviction of Sacco and Vanzetti, we are given the complete history of the use of forensic science without commercial interruption. Unless you are one of the 8 people on this planet who is NOT interested in this subject, READ THIS BOOK!" --Mickey Sherman, Criminal defense attorney, TV legal commentator, and author of How Can You Defend Those People? "Forget what you thought you learned from CSI....Turn instead to Irrefutable Evidence." --Mardi Link, Foreword Reviews, Irrefutable Evidence by Michael Kurland explores the history of forensic science dating as far back as 475 B.C. in ancient China. He focuses attention on major criminal cases, using them to discuss advancements in crime solving techniques over the past 2500 years. Kurland provides illustrations of the evolution of crime scene investigation, physical evidence analysis and how modern technology is used to help solve criminal cases today. Kurland points out that forensic science must be reliable and based on fundamental scientific principles. He argues that there is a need to improve many forensic disciplines such as ballistics, latent fingerprint analysis, document examination, bitemark and impression evidence analysis up to the level of DNA analysis which is considered to be the gold standard for criminalistics. The history of crime solving comes alive in this extraordinary and exciting survey of forensic science., Thanks to the new gold standard of DNA, hundreds of innocent people have being exonerated, often after spending years behind bars. Searching the massive databanks of DNA profiles produced nowadays routinely results in 'cold hits,' fingering previously unsuspected perps. Fingerprints used to be thought infallible, but a miscall a few years ago by the FBI in the Brandon Mayfield case cost the US government a multi-million dollar settlement. And forensic scientists nowadays aren't 'cops in labcoats,' but often have graduate degrees in biology and chemistry. What's going on? Unfortunately learning about this fascinating subject often comes down to a choice between the inaccurate (CSI), the overly technical (textbooks for professionals), and the unsatisfying. Michael Kurland's Irrefutable Evidence avoids all of these, delivering an engaging, informative and highly readable picture of a field that is revolutionizing modern crime detection., On any given week, 8 out of the 10 highest rated shows are CSI and Forensic productions. Michael Kurland tells us how we got there and why the public is now and historically has been fascinated by every aspect of Forensic Science and how it has been used or misused over hundreds of years. From Lizzie Borden to the Lindbergh kidnapping to the shabby conviction of Sacco and Vanzetti, we are given the complete history of the use of forensic science without commercial interruption. Unless you are one of the 8 people on this planet who is NOT interested in this subject, READ THIS BOOK!, Thanks to the new gold standard of DNA, hundreds of innocent people have being exonerated, often after spending years behind bars. Searching the massive databanks of DNA profiles produced nowadays routinely results in cold hits, " fingering previously unsuspected perps. Fingerprints used to be thought infallible, but a miscall a few years ago by the FBI in the Brandon Mayfield case cost the US government a multi-million dollar settlement. And forensic scientists nowadays aren "t cops in labcoats, " but often have graduate degrees in biology and chemistry. What "s going on? Unfortunately learning about this fascinating subject often comes down to a choice between the inaccurate (CSI), the overly technical (textbooks for professionals), and the unsatisfying. Michael Kurland "s Irrefutable Evidence avoids all of these, delivering an engaging, informative and highly readable picture of a field that is revolutionizing modern crime detection.
Dewey Decimal
363.25
Synopsis
The rise of scientific thinking in finding, catching, and convicting criminals-and, just as important, freeing the innocent-has transformed society's assault on crime. Before scientific detective work, early attempts to maintain public safety relied on the severity of punishment rather than any probability of apprehension. But with the rapid development of the sciences in the nineteenth century, some techniques began to spill over into more effective police work. Michael Kurland's engrossing history of forensic science recounts this remarkable progress, which continues to the present. He traces the history of the major techniques of criminal detection and many of the minor ones. Here are Bertillon's physical measurements used to recognize habitual criminals; the study of fingerprints identifying criminals long after they have left the scene of the crime; Gravelle's comparison microscope comparing bullets to determine if they have been fired from the same gun; the development of bloodstain identification and, ultimately, the blood type involved. Mr. Kurland explains how once-accepted techniques have fallen by the wayside-handwriting analysis, for example-and how methods such as lie detectors, voice spectrum analysis, bite mark evidence, and other methods have proven unworthy. Finally Irrefutable Evidence explores the rise of modern DNA typing techniques, which have proven the innocence of many persons convicted of major crimes and resulted in the exoneration of more than two hundred on death row. With 12 black-and-white illustrations., The rise of scientific thinking in finding, catching, and convicting criminals--and, just as important, freeing the innocent--has transformed society's assault on crime. Before scientific detective work, early attempts to maintain public safety relied on the severity of punishment rather than any probability of apprehension. But with the rapid development of the sciences in the nineteenth century, some techniques began to spill over into more effective police work. Michael Kurland's engrossing history of forensic science recounts this remarkable progress, which continues to the present. He traces the history of the major techniques of criminal detection and many of the minor ones. Here are Bertillon's physical measurements used to recognize habitual criminals; the study of fingerprints identifying criminals long after they have left the scene of the crime; Gravelle's comparison microscope comparing bullets to determine if they have been fired from the same gun; the development of bloodstain identification and, ultimately, the blood type involved. Mr. Kurland explains how once-accepted techniques have fallen by the wayside--handwriting analysis, for example--and how methods such as lie detectors, voice spectrum analysis, bite mark evidence, and other methods have proven unworthy. Finally Irrefutable Evidence explores the rise of modern DNA typing techniques, which have proven the innocence of many persons convicted of major crimes and resulted in the exoneration of more than two hundred on death row. With 12 black-and-white illustrations., Irrefutable Evidence explores the rise of modern DNA typing techniques, which have proven the innocence of many persons convicted of major crimes and resulted in the exoneration of more than two hundred on death row.
LC Classification Number
KF9660.K87 2009
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