Houck, Max M.

Science versus crime / Max M. Houck ; set editor, Suzanne Bell - New York NY : Facts on File, c2009 - xxi, 201 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Essentials of forensic science . - Essentials of forensic science .

Includes bibliographical references and index

Forensic science : in and out of the laboratory -- History and pioneers -- What is evidence? -- Microscopy -- Spectroscopy -- Chromatography -- Forensic DNA -- Fingerprints -- Firearms examination -- Testimony and report writing

9780816055081 (acid-free paper) 0816055084 (acid-free paper)


Criminal investigation--United States
Forensic sciences--United States
Evidence, Criminal--United States