Fingerprints : The Origins of Crime Detection and the Murder Case That Launched Forensic Science

Colin Beavan

ISBN 10: 0786866071 / ISBN 13: 9780786866076

Published by Hyperion, USA, 2001

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Book and dustwrapper/dustjacket ($22.95) are in nearly fine condition with only slightest signs of wear and/or age.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fingerprints : The Origins of Crime Detection and the Murder Case That Launched Forensic Science
• Publisher: Hyperion, USA
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786866071
• ISBN 13: 9780786866076
• Binding: Hardback
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: nrFine
• Dust Jacket Condition: nrFine DW

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Synopsis

A fascinating history of fingerprint identification takes readers to turn-of-the-century England, where Scotland Yard was struggling to adopt this new technology and the controversial 1905 murder case that ultimately led to its common use and discusses the role and technology of fingerprinting in modern-day forensics. 25,000 first printing.

Synopsis

Describes the controversial 1905 murder case in England that ultimately led to the common use of fingerprint identification, and discusses the role and technology of fingerprinting in modern-day forensics.