Fingerprints and Impression Evidence

by Jennifer MacKay

Overview

Fingerprint identification has served governments worldwide for more than 100 years to provide accurate identification of criminals. This book focuses on investigative work relating to fingerprints and impression evidence. Readers will learn about specialists in this area of forensics and discover the tools and techniques they use to make an identification. The history of fingerprinting is detailed, and experts discuss how developing technologies will improve future investigations. A fact versus fiction section helps readers focus on salient details.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781420500370
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	12/25/2007
Series:	Crime Scene Investigations Series
Pages:	104
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 16 Years

Editorial Reviews

Review: Fingerprints and Impression Evidence "A fascinating discussion on other imprint evidence—tire tracks, shoes, bite marks and even dust—is followed by a chapter on future technologies in this field. The attractive graphics, color photos and sidebars will add to young readers' enjoyment of this text, recommended for school and public libraries for pleasure reading or research in grades six through nine."—Doug's Student Reference Room, July 2008

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