following the trivia game : I know nothing how can I learn?

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thegluups

Prime Suspect
Reading the forensic trivia game and hardly ever being able to answer a question correctly got me thinking. A few people here seem toknow a lot about forensics, whether it is because they work in the forensic area or for whatever reasons. Could these people perhaps give me names of books, or tell me how they got their knowledge of forensics (I am starting a university course in chemistry and physics). Sorry if this topic is useless, but if someone felt generous... :D
 
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I don't know how good these books are, but Amazon.com has the following:

"Forensic Science of CSI" by Katherine M. Ramsland (Publisher Berkley Trade, September 4, 2001). Description: From DNA typing and ballistics, to bitemark and blood pattern analysis, here are detailed accounts of the actual techniques used in today's crime investigations. Prominent experts in the field offer rare glimpses into cases ranging from missing persons to murder. For fans of the television show, as well as true crime buffs and science readers - this is the real thing.

"Forensics For Dummies" by Douglas P. Lyle (Publisher For Dummies, April 30, 2004). Description: A plain-English primer on crime scene investigation that's a must for fans of CSI or Patricia Cornwell. Using lots of fascinating case studies, forensics expert Dr. D. P. Lyle clues people in on everything from determining cause and time of death to fingerprints, fibers, blood, ballistics, forensic computing, and forensic psychology. With its clear, entertaining explanations of forensic procedures and techniques, this book will be an indispensable reference for mystery fans and true crime aficionados everywhere-and even includes advice for people interested in forensic science careers.

Hope this helps.

Dynamo1 at the reference desk
 
Re: following the trivia game : I know nothing how can I lea

I have the 'Forensics For Dummies' book, not because I'm stupid but i like reading books that try and explain how it works, i personally recomend that book.
 
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Another book worthwhile reading is "Crime Science:Methods of Forensic Detection" by Joe Nickell & John F. Fischer.
After you've finished with General Forensics, then you will be able to branch into the specialties such as Forensic Accounting, etc. Also, I would check out Forensicmag.
 
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Just to thank everyone! Some of these books I've heard of but I didn't know if they were good or not, so thats usefull info, cheers!
 
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