The Real World of a Forensic ScientistThe Real World of a Forensic Scientist
Renowned Experts Reveal What It Takes to Solve Crimes
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Current format, Book, 2009, , Available . Offered in 0 more formatsWith a foreword by the president of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, this book provides a realistic picture of the education, skills, challenges, and rewards involved in forensic science, using descriptions of high-profile cases to illustrate how experts can unravel seemingly baffling crimes. 20,000 first printing.
Provides a realistic picture of the education, skills, challenges, and rewards involved in forensic science, using studies of high-profile cases to illustrate how experts can unravel seemingly baffling crimes.
Lee (forensic science, University of New Haven), known for his appearances on national television, offers an insider's guide to the world of forensics, and provides a realistic picture of the education, skills, and challenges involved in the field's specialties, in this book for those who wish to pursue a career in forensic science and for general readers. Information on professional organizations, certification programs, laboratory opportunities, and university forensic science programs is given. Numerous b&w and color photos of crime scenes, evidence, and key figures are included. Lee is a distinguished fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
With the skyrocketing popularity of TV crime shows like CSI and CSI-Miami, interest in forensic science has reached unprecedented levels. However compelling these programs are as dramas, they spread many misconceptions about the real world of the forensic scientist. Students who wish to pursue a career in this field are often unaware of the many diverse career choices available or have superficial notions of the rigors involved.
In this in-depth insider’s guide to this crucial area of criminal investigation, renowned forensic scientist Henry C. Lee, along with veteran forensic experts Elaine M. Pagliaro and Katherine Ramsland, provides a realistic picture of the education, skills, challenges, and rewards involved in the many specialties that encompass forensic science. All are used to unravel seemingly baffling crimes.
The first part of the book highlights Dr. Lee’s personal story and forty-year career to demonstrate how forensic science developed in the twentieth century and came to be recognized by the courts and law enforcement as a crucial approach to investigating crimes. Dr. Lee shares many interesting stories about his experiences and those of his colleagues, who were instrumental in developing forensic science laboratories in the United States.
The second part focuses on careers in forensic science, illustrated by descriptions of high profile cases that required different forensic disciplines, including engineering, accounting, psychology, crime scene investigation, and DNA analysis. These cases also underscore the importance of forensic evidence in criminal and civil cases, national security, environmental protection, and public safety.
The third part presents the various specialties in forensic science created by the American Academy of Forensic Science; describes the types of evidence generally analyzed in each area; and lays out the steps one should take to prepare for a career in a particular specialty. Also included is useful information about professional organizations, certification programs and requirements, laboratory opportunities, and university forensic science programs.
For those who wish to pursue a career in forensic science or for anyone who is interested in how criminal investigation is really done, this book is a must read.
Provides a realistic picture of the education, skills, challenges, and rewards involved in forensic science, using studies of high-profile cases to illustrate how experts can unravel seemingly baffling crimes.
Lee (forensic science, University of New Haven), known for his appearances on national television, offers an insider's guide to the world of forensics, and provides a realistic picture of the education, skills, and challenges involved in the field's specialties, in this book for those who wish to pursue a career in forensic science and for general readers. Information on professional organizations, certification programs, laboratory opportunities, and university forensic science programs is given. Numerous b&w and color photos of crime scenes, evidence, and key figures are included. Lee is a distinguished fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
With the skyrocketing popularity of TV crime shows like CSI and CSI-Miami, interest in forensic science has reached unprecedented levels. However compelling these programs are as dramas, they spread many misconceptions about the real world of the forensic scientist. Students who wish to pursue a career in this field are often unaware of the many diverse career choices available or have superficial notions of the rigors involved.
In this in-depth insider’s guide to this crucial area of criminal investigation, renowned forensic scientist Henry C. Lee, along with veteran forensic experts Elaine M. Pagliaro and Katherine Ramsland, provides a realistic picture of the education, skills, challenges, and rewards involved in the many specialties that encompass forensic science. All are used to unravel seemingly baffling crimes.
The first part of the book highlights Dr. Lee’s personal story and forty-year career to demonstrate how forensic science developed in the twentieth century and came to be recognized by the courts and law enforcement as a crucial approach to investigating crimes. Dr. Lee shares many interesting stories about his experiences and those of his colleagues, who were instrumental in developing forensic science laboratories in the United States.
The second part focuses on careers in forensic science, illustrated by descriptions of high profile cases that required different forensic disciplines, including engineering, accounting, psychology, crime scene investigation, and DNA analysis. These cases also underscore the importance of forensic evidence in criminal and civil cases, national security, environmental protection, and public safety.
The third part presents the various specialties in forensic science created by the American Academy of Forensic Science; describes the types of evidence generally analyzed in each area; and lays out the steps one should take to prepare for a career in a particular specialty. Also included is useful information about professional organizations, certification programs and requirements, laboratory opportunities, and university forensic science programs.
For those who wish to pursue a career in forensic science or for anyone who is interested in how criminal investigation is really done, this book is a must read.
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