Overview
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 criminal turned-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.
Full Product Details
Author: Katherine Ramsland
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint: Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.20cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.357kg
ISBN: 9780425221464
ISBN 10: 0425221466
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 03 June 2008
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
Praise for Katherine Ramsland s books: <br> A must-read for CSI fans. <br> Booklist <br> A must-read for true crime fans. <br> Ann Rule <br> A must for anyone who wonders how the real crime solvers do it. <br> Michael Palmer
Praise for Katherine Ramsland's books: <br><br> ?A must-read for CSI fans.?<br> ? Booklist <br><br> ?A must-read for true crime fans.?<br> ?Ann Rule<br><br> ?A must for anyone who wonders how the real crime solvers do it.?<br> ?Michael Palmer<br><br>
<b>Praise for <i>Beating the Devil's Game </i></b> Once again Katherine Ramsland brilliantly captures the insights and drama of some fascinating cases. Dr. Henry Lee <b>Additional praise for Katherine Ramsland</b> If you re looking for the perfect gift for someone who s riveted to television shows like <i>CSI</i>, you won t find a better one...This book is unique in the field. Court TV Crime Library A fascinating must-read for <i>CSI </i>fans and anyone interested in criminal justice. <i>Booklist </i> A must read for true crime fans. A beautifully written expert analysis of high-profile killers. Ann Rule One of the most immensely readable and gripping accounts of serial murder I have ever read. Colin Wilson, author of <i>Serial Killers: A Study in the Psychology of Violence </i> Fascinating...a must for anyone who wonders how the real crime solvers do it. Michael Palmer With the mind of a true investigator, Ramsland demystifies the world of forensics with authentic and vivid detail. John Douglas
Praise for Katherine Ramsland's books: <br><br> ?A must-read for CSI fans.?<br> ? Booklist <br><br> ?A must-read for true crime fans.?<br> ?Ann Rule<br><br> ?A must for anyone who wonders how the real crime solvers do it.?<br> ?Michael Palmer
Author Information
Dr. Katherine Ramsland has master’s degrees in forensic psychology, clinical psychology, and criminal justice, and a Ph.D. in philosophy. She is the author of 47 books including Inside the Minds of Serial Killers, The Criminal Mind: A Writer's Guide to Forensic Psychology, The Devils' Dozen, and The Forensic Science of CSI, as well as biographies of Anne Rice and Dean Koontz. She is also the coauthor, with James E. Starrs, of A Voice for the Dead: A Forensic Investigator's Pursuit of the Truth in the Grave, and co-author, with Henry C. Lee, of The Real World of a Forensic Scientist. Dr. Ramsland currently teaches forensic psychology and criminal justice at DeSales University in Pennsylvania.
