{"product_id":"forensics-for-dummies-9781119608967","title":"Forensics for Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eForensics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e (9781119608967) was previously published as \u003ci\u003eForensics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e (9781119181651). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstand the real-life science behind crime scene investigation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eForensics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e takes you inside the world of crime scene investigation to give you the low down on this exciting field. Written by a doctor and former Law \u0026amp; Order consultant, this guide will have you solving crimes along with your favorite TV shows in no time. From fingerprints and fibers to blood and ballistics, you'll walk through the processes that yield significant information from the smallest clues. You'll learn how Hollywood gets it wrong, and how real-world forensics experts work every day in fields as diverse as biology, psychology, anthropology, medicine, information technology, and more. If you're interested in a forensics career, you'll find out how to break in--and the education you'll need to do the type of forensics work that interests you the most. Written for the true forensics fan, this book doesn't shy away from the details; you'll learn what goes on at the morgue as you determine cause of death, and you'll climb into the mind of a killer as you learn how forensic psychologists narrow down the suspect list.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrime shows are entertaining, but the reality is that most forensics cases aren't wrapped up in an hour. This book shows you how it's really done, and the amazing technology and brilliant people that do it every day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn who does what, when they do it, and how it's done\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the many fields involved in crime scene investigation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand what really happens inside a forensics lab\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamine famous forensics cases more intriguing than any TV show\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eForensic scientists work in a variety of environments and in many different capacities. If you think television makes it look interesting, just wait until you learn what it's really like  \u003ci\u003eForensics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e takes you on a tour of the real-world science behind solving the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e For Dummies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/12\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119608967\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 7.40w x 1.00d","brand":"Douglas P. Lyle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36648272593052,"sku":"9781119608967","price":21.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_0ad3619c-6902-4d8a-99b1-e759c5c6129d.jpg?v=1603869616","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/forensics-for-dummies-9781119608967","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}