Synopses & Reviews
First time in paperback? essential reading for the millions of fans of CSI and Cold Case Files. Katherine Ramsland, a renowned expert in criminology, traces the story of the evolution of forensic science??from thirteenth-century Chinese studies of decomposition through the flowering of science during the Renaissance and its veritable explosion during the era of Newtonian physics, to the marvels of the present day and beyond. Along the way, she introduces readers to such forensic pioneers as the father of toxicology; the criminalturned- detective who founded the Parisian Sureté; and trailblazers like William Bass whose integrated program in entomology, anthropology, and pathology at the Forensic Anthropology Center has galvanized the field.
Review
Praise for Katherine Ramslands books: A must-read for CSI fans.
Booklist
A must-read for true crime fans.
Ann Rule
A must for anyone who wonders how the real crime solvers do it.
Michael Palmer
Synopsis
An authoritative history of forensic science and the evolution of criminal investigation, from the author of The Forensic Science of C.S.I. and The Human Predator. Today, the basic scientific precepts of criminal investigation-fingerprinting, DNA, ballistics, and more-are widely known among professionals and lay people alike. But behind each of these now-commonplace concepts is a compelling story of the evolution of science and law, spearheaded by innovative thinkers, many of whom risked their careers and reputations for the sake of justice. Dr. Katherine Ramsland traces that development from thirteenth-century Chinese studies of decomposition rates through the flowering of science during the Renaissance, up to the marvels of the present day and beyond.
Synopsis
Dr. Ramslands fascinating book traces the history of forensic science and the evolution of criminal investigation from 13th-century Chinese studies of decomposition, through the flowering of science during the Renaissance, up to the marvels of the present day.
About the Author
Dr. Katherine Ramsland has masters degrees in forensic psychology and clinical psychology. The author of 30 books, she is a contributor to Court TVs Crime Library and The Philadelphia Inquirer, and currently teaches forensic psychology as an assistant professor at DeSales University in Pennsylvania.