The scientific Sherlock Holmes : cracking the case with science and forensics
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Published
New York : Oxford University Press, [2013].
ISBN
9780199794966 (hbk. : acidfree paper), 9780199794966, 0199794960
Physical Desc
xx, 175 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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| Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Nonfiction (3rd floor) | NF 363.25 OBRIEN 2013 | Checked Out | May 8, 2024 |
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Published
New York : Oxford University Press, [2013].
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9780199794966 (hbk. : acidfree paper), 9780199794966, 0199794960
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-166) and index.
Description
One of the most popular and widely known characters in all of fiction, Sherlock Holmes has an enduring appeal based largely on his uncanny ability to make the most remarkable deductions from the most mundane facts. O'Brien provides an in-depth look at Holmes's use of science in his investigations. He reveals that Holmes was a pioneer of forensic science, making use of fingerprinting well before Scotland Yard itself had adopted the method, and discusses mathematics, physics, biology, astronomy, meteorology, and geology, always in the context of Holmes's exploits.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
O'Brien, J. F. (2013). The scientific Sherlock Holmes: cracking the case with science and forensics . Oxford University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)O'Brien, James F., 1941-. 2013. The Scientific Sherlock Holmes: Cracking the Case With Science and Forensics. Oxford University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)O'Brien, James F., 1941-. The Scientific Sherlock Holmes: Cracking the Case With Science and Forensics Oxford University Press, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)O'Brien, James F. The Scientific Sherlock Holmes: Cracking the Case With Science and Forensics Oxford University Press, 2013.
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