Crime Scene

by Larry Ragle and Athena Dixon

Book Overview

One of the nation's top forensic scientists presents this inside look at the real world of Crime Scene Investigation (C.S.I.)--from fingerprints to DNA testing--with some of the most fascinating investigations from his 40 year career. This edition contains riveting new, up-to-date material on the latest forensic discoveries, tools, and techniques. (July)

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0380773791
• ISBN13: 9780380773794
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: Avon Books
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.2" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

informational

Even thought his book was from 1995 it's interesting to go back & see how far law enforcement & forensics have come today. DNA, hair fibers, fluids, blood spatter. It's all in this book. It's a good in depth read & procedural

THE ABSOLUTE BEST BOOK RE: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS!!!

Absolute fantastic book regarding crime scene investigations. Book is uncomparable!! Don't let the cover deceive you!! The finest writing to date on crime scene investigations!! Buy it and see for yourself!!

The Best I've Come Across.

This is the best of its type I've come across. I'm impressed. However the author doesnt address how you cope with idiots, and the system is filled with idiots: who run amok over the crime scene, destroying evidence; experts who know little or nothing about what they profess, severely damaging investigations; and political pressure to make certain outcomes likely. People get highly annoyed when your report is contrary to their bias and expectations. And newbie judges and lawyers. They arent scientists and they arent detectives, and they are arrogantly clueless when it comes to much of what you discover. This book is well-written, the author knows his stuff, and it's interesting.

Walking in the Crime Scene Investigators Shoes

This novel is best read by someone that already has a very basic, technical knowledge of the mechanics of forensic work, but anyone that enjoys watching CSI will be fascinated by the book. I recently finished a basic course in Criminalistics and this book is putting all the mechanics of forensic work into actual use. Mr. Ragle breaks everything down into steps,such as from first on the scene to the end of the crime scene investigation using real cases, and explains why it's done that way. Very Easy Reading, Very Fascinating and Very Informative!

Great Book!

This is one of the best books i have ever read! I am planing to go in to the career field of forensic science and this book was great. It gives a brief description of the mojority of the common tasks done by a forensic scientist. Very well written and easy to read! I recomend it to anyone who is interested in science because everything in this book can be related to everyday life.

Crime Scence

Crime Scene by Larry Ragle is one of the best books that I have read on the subject of Forensic Investigation. It really provides the reader with the tools to working with crime scenes and evidence. It shows how forensic investigators put together evidence to pinpoint the cause of death, what investigators look for during an autopsy, how a bullet can identify the killer and the type of gun used, how secret blood pattern analysis can reveal about a crime, and how DNA testing works in murder investigatoins. I strongly reccomend this book to anyone who is interested in learning how police detectives and investigaors solve crimes and pinpoint evidence to catch cold-blooded killers.