Murder and the Making of English CSI by Ian Burney
It is a must-read for forensic scientists, historians, and true crime devotees alike.
.. A meticulously researched introduction to an important subject. VERDICT: Thoroughly readable with extensive source notes, this succinct exploration of the subject will appeal to academic and lay readers alike. Library Journal A profile of a CSI investigator reveals a calm, focused observer who is not influenced by the sensationalism of the crime. This book is primarily for those with a serious interest in the mechanics of forensics and crime-solving, and wish to seek detailed knowledge of this fascinating field. Aficionados of crime and mystery literature will also find this an entertaining read. Recommended. Choice A profile of a CSI investigator reveals a calm, focused observer who is not influenced by the sensationalism of the crime. This book is primarily for those with a serious interest in the mechanics of forensics and crime-solving, and wish to seek detailed knowledge of this fascinating field. Aficionados of crime and mystery literature will also find this an entertaining read. Recomended. Choice
Ian Burney is the director of the University of Manchester's Centre for the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine (CHSTM). He is the author of Bodies of Evidence: Medicine and the Politics of the English Inquest, 1830-1926 and Poison, Detection, and the Victorian Imagination. Neil Pemberton is a senior Wellcome Postdoctoral Fellow at CHSTM. He is the coauthor of Rabies in Britain: Dogs, Disease and Culture, 1830-2000 and Leech.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781421420400 |
| ISBN 10 | 1421420406 |
| Title | Murder and the Making of English CSI |
| Author | Ian Burney |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Johns Hopkins University Press |
| Year published | 2016-11-29 |
| Number of pages | 248 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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