Father of Forensics

Colin Evans

RRP: £12.99

Publisher: ICON BOOKS

Publication Date : 07/02/2008

Hardback

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Guardian Bookshop Notes:

The fascinating story of history's greatest medical detective, this explains how the science of fighting crime truly began. Evans investigates Spilsbury's influential life, and also thoroughly explores the cases that made him a celebrity in the early 20th century. 'Evans proves to be a verbally agile narrator of the macabre...' "Booklist"

Publisher's description:

Through his use of science, Bernard Spilsbury single-handedly brought criminal investigations into the modern age. This title tells the story of the life and work of Bernard Spilsbury, medical detective, and of the cases that not only made him a celebrity, but also inspired the science of criminal investigation.

ISBN: 9781840468632