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Fingerprints : the origins of crime detection and the murder case that launched forensic science

2001

Format:	Book
Author:	Beavan, Colin.
Title:	Fingerprints : the origins of crime detection and the murder case that launched forensic science / Colin Beavan.
Edition:	1st ed.
Publisher, Date:	New York : Hyperion, ©2001.
Description:	xvi, 232 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Summary:	This is a fascinating story of a scientific breakthrough that solved one of the most brutal murders in England's history and forever changed the criminal justice system. "Fingerprints" traces fingerprinting to its present-day applications and illustrates why the unique tracks we leave with our fingers continue to be one of the most important means of identifying criminals.
Subjects:	Fingerprints. Fingerprints -- Identification. Criminal investigation. Murder -- Investigation -- Great Britain.
Other Title:	Origins of crime detection and the murder case that launched forensic science
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-220) and index.
Contents:	Chronology of fingerprints -- The shocking tragedy at Deptford -- To catch a crook -- Like rats with no rat-catcher -- Marks on a cocktail glass -- In a criminal's bones -- A biological coat of arms -- Britain's identity crisis -- The case of the little blue notebook -- An innocent in jail -- The Stratton trial -- Verdicts.
Web Site:	Publisher description
LCCN:	00066365
ISBN:	0786866071 9780786866076 0786885289 9780786885282
Other Number:	45446137
System Availability:	2
Current Holds:	0
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Control Number:	801481
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Call Number:	363.258 Beavan

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