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Every Contact Leaves a Trace

Scientific Detection in the Twentieth Century
Pages
288
Published
2001
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores the fascinating world of forensic science, revealing how every interaction leaves behind clues that can solve crimes. It delves into the meticulous work of forensic experts, from analyzing fingerprints to DNA, to reconstruct events and bring perpetrators to justice. The author, a renowned forensic scientist, shares insights into the techniques and challenges of this critical field.

About the author

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Zakaria Erzinçlioglu

>Dr Zakaria Erzinçlioglu was a practising forensic scientist. He worked on criminal cases (mostly murder) for over twenty years, investigating over five hundred in Britain and abroad. He was formerly Senior Research Associate at Cambridge University and, subsequently, Director of the Forensic Science Research Centre at Durham University. He later became an Honorary Lecturer at London University. One of his books was Evidence, a book which looks at the interpretation of evidence in criminal tri...