- Hardcover: 264 pages
- Publisher: PROMETHEUS BOOKS (Sep 1 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1591027292
- ISBN-13: 978-1591027294
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16.2 x 2.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 658 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,293,369 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"This book provides a fascinating walk through the real life work of a forensic scientist... It definitely shows the many uses and opportunities for science within forensics and allows students to see in-depth science applied to the real world, giving them yet another science-based career choice." -- NSTA Recommends, October 22, 2009
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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. Each of these specialties plays a role in unraveling 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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CSI TV programs writer's need to read this book, Sep 27 2010
By Edward A. Nelson - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Real World Of A Forensic Scientist (Hardcover)
This book is an eye opener concerning
the many many aspects of forensic investigations
and the disciplines that each portion of the
investigation involves.
Every law enforcement person and civilian
investigator should read this book as well as those
who enjoy watching CSI type programs.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Especially recommended for any college-level library strong in law enforcement careers, Nov 16 2009
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Real World Of A Forensic Scientist (Hardcover)
"The Real World of a Forensic Scientist: Renowned Experts Reveal What it Takes to Solve Crimes" by Dr. Henry C. Lee, Elaine M. Pagliaro and Katherine Ramsland, offers Dr. Lee's personal story and a forty-year career showing how forensic science developed in the 20th century and came to be accepted by law as a key to investigating crimes. His experiences are surveyed, then discussion proceeds to careers in forensic science, high profile cases requiring different forensic approaches from accounting to psychology, and discussions of how evidence is analyzed. Especially recommended for any college-level library strong in law enforcement careers.
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