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Viva-Facts On File Encyclopedia of Crime Scene Investigation is a clear, comprehensive reference to this fascinating aspect of crime fighting and law enforcement. More than 300 entries cover the applications and techniques of crime scene investigation, including ballistics analysis, DNA identification, fingerprinting, forgery detection, forensic medicine, firearms identification, toxicology, tool marks, and trace evidence. This book also features many case studies that demonstrate criminal investigation practices in action, as well as historical and biographical entries about key breakthroughs and pioneers in the field of forensic science. Coverage includes Accident reconstruction Arson investigation DNA evidence Explosive Forensic anthropology Forensic chemistry Forgery Identi-Kit Medical examiners Organic compound analysis Spectroscopy Victimology About the Author Michael Newton has published 201 books in the last 30 years. He has written primarily about crime, with a specialization in serial murder. His books include Viva-Facts On File Encyclopedia of Serial Killers. He lives in Nashville, Indiana. Table of Contents Foreword Author’s note Introduction Entries A-Z Glossary Appendix 1: Inorganic Compounds Appendix 2: Organic Compounds Bibliography Index