Murder most florid : inside the mind of a forensic botanist
Spencer, Mark A.2019
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Dr Mark Spencer is a forensic botanist - in other words, he helps police with cases where plants can unlock clues to solve crimes, from murder and rape to arson and burglary. 'Murder Most Florid' is an enthralling, first person account that follows Mark's unconventional and unique career, one that takes him to woodlands, wasteland and roadsides, as well as police labs, to examine the botanical evidence of serious crimes. From unearthing a decomposing victim from brambles to dissecting the vegetation of a shallow grave, Mark's botanical knowledge can be crucial to securing a conviction. More widely, this gripping book challenges our attitude to death and response to crime. It picks holes in the sensationalised depictions of policing we see on TV, and asks pertinent questions about public sector funding n the face of rising crime.
Main title:
Murder most florid : inside the mind of a forensic botanist / Dr. Mark A. Spencer.
Author:
Spencer, Mark A., author
Imprint:
London : Quadrille, 2019.
Collation:
165 pages ; 25 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781787134003 (hbk. :)
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1960912
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