Beth A. Bechky

A rare behind-the-scenes look at the work of forensic scientists. The findings of forensic science - from DNA profiles and chemical identifications of illegal drugs to comparisons of bullets, fingerprints, and shoeprints - are widely used in police investigations and courtroom proceedings. While we recognise the significance of this evidence for criminal justice, the actual work of forensic scientists is...

A rare behind-the-scenes look at the work of forensic scientists. The findings of forensic science—from DNA profiles and chemical identifications of illegal drugs to comparisons of bullets, fingerprints, and shoeprints—are widely used in police investigations and courtroom proceedings. While we recognise the significance of this evidence for criminal justice, the actual work of forensic scientists is rarely examined and largely...