{"product_id":"evidence-from-the-earth-forensic-geology-and-criminal-investigations-9780878425778","title":"Evidence from the Earth: Forensic Geology and Criminal Investigations","description":"This popular introduction to forensic geology�the science of tracing muddy footprints, finding buried bodies, and exposing gem and mineral fraud�is now even better. With more than fifteen new case studies and several new forensic techniques, \u003ci\u003eEvidence from the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e Second Edition, details how modern-day Sherlock Holmes�s can solve crimes using soils, rocks, and other earth materials. Along the way readers will learn about the history of forensic geology; types of rocks, soils, gemstones, and related man-made materials; how geologic evidence can place a suspect at the scene of a crime; techniques used to detect mine, gem, and art fraud; specialized equipment for geoforensic investigations; and how geologic evidence is used in court.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMurray, Raymond C.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Raymond C. Murray�s interest in forensic geology began with a chance encounter with an agent for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms while at Rutgers University. This encounter led to the publication of two books on the subject and a career in the field that includes speaking, writing, and encouraging others to recognize the value of geologic evidence. He has worked with, and lectured at, government and private crime laboratories around the world. Murray lives with his wife, Maureen Fleming, in Missoula, Montana.","brand":"Mountain Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50719140249874,"sku":"9780878425778","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_562fa481-ca12-451f-aa7e-380388a17577.jpg?v=1734660002","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/evidence-from-the-earth-forensic-geology-and-criminal-investigations-9780878425778","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}