Edition: 5th; Good book. Some wear to cover corners. Light stain on side edge of first page. Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: The revised fifth edition of the Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation. From the introduction: "From its inception, the aim of this book has been to bring the reader to an intermediate level of attainment in the main branches of investigation from which they may be able to proceed, with the help of other literature and by experience, to the specialized fields of crime detection or non-criminal inquiry." Using this book may help students by-pass months of aimless apprenticeship by learning the significant and application of the basic tools of investigation: Information, Interrogation, and Instrumentation. The emphasis of this book is placed on structured thought and a professional attitude. Fairness and objectivity should characterize the attitude of the investigator whose duty is to discover the truth about a criminal event. A good read for someone considering a career in investigation. This book would also be a great resource for fiction writers specializing in crime novels.