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CRC Press - The Sherlock Effect Forensic Science Book

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Explore the gap between fictional detective work and the reality of modern forensic science with The Sherlock Effect. This book examines how forensic doctors and investigators often fall into reasoning traps that differ from the legendary methods of Sherlock Holmes. While popular media portrays forensic experts solving complex puzzles in mere minutes, this text looks at the actual challenges faced in the field today. By comparing the way people typically reason with the backward reasoning style used by the iconic fictional detective, this work provides a deep look into the current state of forensic science. It addresses the crisis in the field and how investigators approach crime scenes and autopsies. Whether you are interested in law, forensic science, or the psychology of investigation, this book offers a perspective on how scientific inspiration meets real-world application.

Key Features

Examines the current crisis and crossroads facing the field of forensic science today.

Compares modern investigative methods with the backward reasoning style of Sherlock Holmes.

Analyzes how media depictions of forensic heroes differ from actual scientific processes.

Provides insight into how investigators approach crime scenes and autopsy puzzles.

Offers a professional perspective on the reasoning errors made by forensic doctors.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
07 May 2018
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08 November 2017

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