ISBN: 9781440081767 - personal identification: methods for the identification of individuals, living or dead (classic reprint) (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating and often overlooked problem of personal identification. The author traces the historical development of identification methods, starting with the crude yet effective practices of primitive tribes who marked their bodies with tattoos and scars. This practice highlights the primal need to distinguish individuals within a community, particularly when confronted with hostile outsiders. However, the author emphasizes that our modern world, despite its advances, still grapples with the problem of accurately identifying individuals. The book goes on to explore a range of traditional methods ââ â sight recognition, birthmarks, scars, handwriting, even voice ââ â and dissects their limitations, demonstrating how they often fail to provide definitive proof of identity. Throughout, the author highlights the crucial need for a reliable and unchanging system of identification, particularly in situations such as legal disputes, insurance claims, or wartime casualties. This book offers a compelling examination of how the science of personal identification evolved and its enduring significance in navigating the complexities of human life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 376 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.85 inches. This item is printed on demand.