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Synopsis
The books in this intriguing set provide students, teachers, and general readers with a readable and comprehensive account of current topics in the field of forensic science, covering all major areas of the topic, from their earliest uses to the modern laboratory and contemporary courtroom.
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About the Author
Suzanne Bell, Ph.D., is the author of the acclaimed The Facts On File Dictionary of Forensic Science and Encyclopedia of Forensic Science, Revised Edition and resides in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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“Forensic science has become to this generation what the space race was in the 1960s—an accessible and inspiring window into the world of science,” writes Bell in the preface to this fascinating introduction to how scientists identify fraudulent copies, from signatures to oil paintings. Noting that as long as there have been taxes and money, there has been forgery, Bell moves from examples of the crime that date back to ancient Mesopotamian civilizations all the way through to today’s high-tech counterfeiting cases. Frequent sidebars tackle related, practical topics, such as “How to Verify Money,” while photos and detailed diagrams illustrate scientific concepts, such as the spectrum of electromagnetic energy. Bell’s language is dense but accessible, and the depth of scientific coverage makes this an excellent choice for supplementing middle- and high-school coursework. With the steady popularity of CSI and its many spin-off TV shows, this is a must-have for teen researchers and browsers alike. A glossary and an extensive selection of recommended reading close this entry in the Essentials of Forensic Science series. Grades 7-12. --Gillian Engberg
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- PublisherCheckmark Books
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 0816079005
- ISBN 13 9780816079001
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages108
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