Forensic History: Crimes, Frauds, and Scandals
Author | : Professor Elizabeth A. Murray |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 199 |
Release | : 2019-07-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 1083138642 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781083138644 |
Rating | : 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Download or read book Forensic History: Crimes, Frauds, and Scandals written by Professor Elizabeth A. Murray and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-27 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This course is a journey through time and place from the perspective of forensic science and criminal history. It examines technological advancements and political and legal issues and demonstrates howscience and society relate to each other, especially with regard to criminalinvestigations. The lectures use a case-based approach--including some ofDr. Murray's own forensic casework--to focus on historic forensic issuesand show how new evidence or more advanced technology can sometimesbe used to develp alternative conclusion or finally solve cold cases. At times, we consider how historic crimes would have different outcomes ifthey occurred today