The Scientific Sherlock Holmes - Cracking the Case with Science and Forensics

Zusatztext This book is highly recommended as a valuable addition to the library of Holmesians and Sherlockians everywhere. Informationen zum Autor James O'Brien is Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at Missouri State University. Klappentext The Scientific Sherlock Holmes connects Holmes' vegetable poisons with concepts in botany, his use of fingerprinting with forensic science, and carbon monoxide poisoning and hemoglobin tests with concepts in chemistry, thus integrating the Holmes stories with all branches of science. Zusammenfassung The Scientific Sherlock Holmes connects Holmes' vegetable poisons with concepts in botany, his use of fingerprinting with forensic science, and carbon monoxide poisoning and hemoglobin tests with concepts in chemistry, thus integrating the Holmes stories with all branches of science. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Chapter 1. How Sherlock Holmes Got His Start Chapter 2. Meet the Main Characters Chapter 3. Sherlock Holmes: Pioneer in Forensic Science Chapter 4. Sherlock Holmes: Chemist Chapter 5. Sherlock Holmes: Other Sciences Conclusion Appendix

Product details

• Authors: James Brien, O&apos, James O'Brien, O'Brien James
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Trade
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.02.2013
• EAN: 9780199794966
• ISBN: 978-0-19-979496-6
• Dimensions: 162 mm x 242 mm x 17 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); popular science, chemistry, Forensic Science, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Chemistry