Suggested further reading

Here is a selection of the forensic literature we have used to reference our diploma and degree studies. These books will give you more detail on the techniques we use and the science underlying them.

The list is by no means exhaustive and numerous other authors have written on the various subjects. Sergeant Grahame Bell suggests anyone wanting to identify further reading on the subject contacts any of our wonderful local librarians who will be able to assist.

• LANGFORD, A., et al. Practical Skills in Forensic Science. Essex: Pearson Education Limited, 2005. ISBN 0-13-114400-6
• JAMES, S.H., and NORDBY, J.J., eds. Forensic Science: An introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques. 2nd ed. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2005. ISBN 0-8493-2747-4
• HUNTER, J., et al. Studies in Crime: An Introduction to Forensic Archaelology. ,London: Butler and Tanner Ltd, 1996. ISBN 0-415-16612-8
• KILLAM, E.W., The Detection of Human Remains. USA: Charles C. Thomas, 1990. ISBN 0-398-05662-5
• FISHER, AJ., Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation. 6th ed. USA: CRC Press, 2002. ISBN 0-8493-8119-3
• REDSICKER, D.R., and O’CONNOR, J.J., Practical Fire and Arson Investigation. 2nd ed. USA: CRC Press, 1997. ISBN 0-8493-8155-X

There are many, less academic, books on the subject of Crime Scene Investigation which can be found (or ordered) in any of our local book shops.

Amongst the titles Sergeant Bell has enjoyed are:

• Fingerprints by Colin Beavan: Harper Collins ISBN 1-84115-739-2
• Cause of Death: Memoirs of a Home Office Patholigist by Dr Geoffrey Garrett and Andrew Nott: Constable & Robinson ISBN 1-84119-295-3
• Dead Men Do Tell Tales by William R. Maples: Arrow Books ISBN 0-09-941613-1
• Death’s Acre: Inside the Body Farm by Bill Bass and Jon Jefferson: Time Warner Books ISBN 9-78075-153446-7