The topics of Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation have become very popular recently with the rise in television programs on the subject. We have recently obtained some interesting books on the subject. In order to make them easier to find, we have put some of these books on a display just inside the front desk of the library. Some of the titles include:
Crime Scene: the Ultimate Guide to Forensic Science by Richard Platt
This book is published by DK Publishing. The book is very interesting to thumb through, with many interesting photographs and graphics illustrating various aspects of forensic science. Some of the chapters in the book are:
At the Crime Scene
The Victim
Human Identification
Analysis of Evidence
Crimes without Corpses
There are plenty of case studies included to help to illustrate points.
Bodies We’ve Buried: Inside the National Forensic Academy, the World’s Top CSI Training School by Jarrett Hallcox and Amy Welch
The National Forensic Academy in Knoxville, TN is a training academy for law enforcement agents who learn how to work in the field of crime scene investigation. This book details various aspects of what they are taught, including photography, burial recovery, postmortem fingerprinting, bloodstain pattern analysis, arson investigation and working with trace evidence. Plenty of actual cases are discussed, and there are black and white photographs throughout the book.
Coroner’s Journal: Stalking Death in Louisiana by Louis Cataldie
Dr. Cataldie is the Louisiana State Medical Examiner. Previously, he worked as a doctor and as a coroner in Baton Rouge. This book is a collection of cases that Dr. Cataldie has worked on throughout his career, including attempting to identify bodies after the Hurricane Katrina disaster.
All of these books are available for check out at the library! Even though classes start next week, make time for some reading on topics you enjoy. If forensic science isn’t your cup of tea, stop by and see what the library has on your preferred topics! We can help you find books that will educate and entertain you!
