Cole excavates the forgotten and hidden history of criminal identification--from photography to exotic anthropometric systems based on measuring body parts, from fingerprinting to DNA typing"--Jacket.
DNA profiling—commonly known as DNA fingerprinting—is often heralded as unassailable criminal evidence, a veritable “truth machine” that can overturn convictions based on eyewitness testimony, confessions, and other forms of forensic evidence. But DNA evidence is far from infallible. Truth Machine traces the controversial history of DNA fingerprinting by looking at court cases in the United States and United Kingdom beginning in the mid-1980s, when the practice was invented, and continuing until the present. Ultimately, Truth Machine presents compelling evidence of the obstacles and opportunities at the intersection of science, technology, sociology, and law.
This text examines Shakespeare's late plays, which are usually seen in terms of courtliness and escapism. Post-structuralist and historicist approaches show the indeterminacy and materiality of language, but rarely identify how particular figures capture and energize contested history.
In this indispensable family fun guide, kid-travel expert Carey Simon gives you unofficial insider knowledge on Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Universal Studios, Magic Mountain, the San Diego Zoo, and many other Southern California attractions! You'll learn how to get the most fun and bang for your buck during your family's vacation in the Southland. Touring plans of the major theme parks are provided for families with children of different ages and interests, taking the worry out of daily planning. Also included are tips on: The best rides for your kids Great ways to save time and money inside and outside the parks Parades, fireworks, and special shows that first-timers frequently miss Restaurants and hotels with "kid appeal" Suggested beaches for kids and "kid-friendly" tours of Hollywood and Beverly Hills Where to breastfeed, nap, change diapers, or find a snack in a hurry Guides to whale-watching, Catalina Island, Sea World, and much, much more! About the Author Carey Simon has been writing about family travel for over a dozen years. In addition to being coauthor of several Frommer's Family Travel Guides, she has written articles for "Family Fun, Child," the "Los Angeles Times," and many other publications.
Get the most of a family trip to Disneyland and Southern California with this indispensable guide on "kid-proofing" a visit to the Southland's many attractions. Maps.
Examines the history of criminal identification, looking at the methods that have been used to prove individual identity and discussing how society came to accept fingerprinting as infallible.
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