The Science of Sherlock Holmes
From Baskerville Hall to the Valley of Fear, the Real Forensics Behind the Great Detective's Greatest Cases
(Sprache: Englisch)
This unique book uses the legendary adventures of Sherlock Holmes as a jumping-off point to discuss the growth of forensic science during the Victorian era. The book explores the emergence of science from superstition, how forensic autopsies evolved from...
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This unique book uses the legendary adventures of Sherlock Holmes as a jumping-off point to discuss the growth of forensic science during the Victorian era. The book explores the emergence of science from superstition, how forensic autopsies evolved from anatomical dissection, the huge advances in blood chemistry and poison detection, and the early use of fingerprints, photography and trace evidence. It also provides new insights into landmark criminal cases that influenced the forensic world, such as Jack the Ripper and Lizzie Borden, and includes rare period illustrations.
Praise for The Science of Sherlock Holmes
"Holmes is, first, a great detective, but he has also proven to be a great scientist, whether dabbling with poisons, tobacco ash, or tire marks. Wagner explores this fascinating aspect of his career by showing how his investigations were grounded in the cutting-edge science of his day, especially the emerging field of forensics. . . . Utterly compelling."
-Otto Penzler, member of the Baker Street Irregulars and proprietor of The Mysterious Bookshop
"E. J. Wagner demonstrates that without the work of Sherlock Holmes and his contemporaries, the CSI teams would be twiddling their collective thumbs. Her accounts of Victorian crimes make Watson's tales pale! Highly recommended for students of the Master Detective."
-Leslie S. Klinger, Editor, The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes
"In this thrilling book, E. J. Wagner has combined her considerable strengths in three disciplines to produce a work as compelling and blood-curdling as the best commercial fiction. This is CSI in foggy old London Town. Chilling, grim fun."
-John Westermann, author of Exit Wounds and Sweet Deal
"I am recommending this delightful work to all of my fellow forensic scientists. . . . Bravo, Ms. Wagner!"
-John Houde, author of Crime Lab: A Guide for Nonscientists
"A fabulously interesting read. The book traces the birth of the forensic sciences to the ingenuity of Sherlock Holmes. A wonderful blend of history, mystery, and whodunit."
-Andre Moenssens, Douglas Stripp Professor of Law Emeritus, University of Missouri at Kansas City, and coauthor of Scientific Evidence in Civil and Criminal Cases
"Holmes is, first, a great detective, but he has also proven to be a great scientist, whether dabbling with poisons, tobacco ash, or tire marks. Wagner explores this fascinating aspect of his career by showing how his investigations were grounded in the cutting-edge science of his day, especially the emerging field of forensics. . . . Utterly compelling."
-Otto Penzler, member of the Baker Street Irregulars and proprietor of The Mysterious Bookshop
"E. J. Wagner demonstrates that without the work of Sherlock Holmes and his contemporaries, the CSI teams would be twiddling their collective thumbs. Her accounts of Victorian crimes make Watson's tales pale! Highly recommended for students of the Master Detective."
-Leslie S. Klinger, Editor, The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes
"In this thrilling book, E. J. Wagner has combined her considerable strengths in three disciplines to produce a work as compelling and blood-curdling as the best commercial fiction. This is CSI in foggy old London Town. Chilling, grim fun."
-John Westermann, author of Exit Wounds and Sweet Deal
"I am recommending this delightful work to all of my fellow forensic scientists. . . . Bravo, Ms. Wagner!"
-John Houde, author of Crime Lab: A Guide for Nonscientists
"A fabulously interesting read. The book traces the birth of the forensic sciences to the ingenuity of Sherlock Holmes. A wonderful blend of history, mystery, and whodunit."
-Andre Moenssens, Douglas Stripp Professor of Law Emeritus, University of Missouri at Kansas City, and coauthor of Scientific Evidence in Civil and Criminal Cases
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „The Science of Sherlock Holmes “
Preface.Acknowledgments.
1. Dialogue with the Dead.
2. Beastly Tales and Black Dogs.
3. A Fly in the Ointment.
4. Proving Poison.
5. Disguise and the Detective.
6. The Crime Scene by Gaslight.
7. A Picture of Guilt.
8. Shots in the Dark.
9. Bad Impressions.
10. The Real Dirt.
11. Notes from the Devil.
12. A Voice in the Blood.
13. Myth, Medicine, and Murder.
Glossary.
Bibliography.
Index.
Autoren-Porträt von E. J. Wagner
E. J. Wagner ist Kriminalhistoriker und Universitätsdozent. Er schreibt unter anderem für die New York Times.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: E. J. Wagner
- 2006, 256 Seiten, Maße: 23,5 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 0471648795
- ISBN-13: 9780471648796
Sprache:
Englisch
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"Fascinating.... The Science of Sherlock Holmes will intrigue readers with incredible stories and amazing tales from the early days of forensic science." - Christian Science MonitorPressezitat
"Fascinating.... The Science of Sherlock Holmes will intrigue readers with incredible stories and amazing tales from the early days of forensic science." (Christian Science Monitor)
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