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Crime Lab: A Guide for Nonscientists

by John Houde

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A behind-the-scenes exploration of a modern crime laboratory, explaining some of the procedures criminologists use to determine the guilt or innocence of criminal suspects.

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Languages: English
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Published: 1999
Genres: Nonfiction, Science & Nature, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 363.256
LCC: HV8073 .H82

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