SCIENCE AGAINST CRIME

Hardback. An impressive team of forensic scientists and experienced crime writers reveal the inside secrets of how modern technology is harnessed against the endless ingenuity of the lawbreaker. All the major areas of detection are explored - including criminal identification, forensic medicine, toxicology, ballistics, forgery and fingerprints. Also included are many "case histories" which highlight the technique used to track down the criminal involved. Features amongst others : Ruxton, Howard Hughes hoax biography, Markov, Sir Harry Oakes, the Yorkshire Ripper, Brian Donald Hume, Buck Ruxton, Christie + much more. Profusely illus., Index. 182pp. 4to. h/back. F. in G. only dw. which has a tear to head of sp. A fairly heavy book which will require additional postage, particularly if shipped overseas.