Alphonse Bertillon's Instructions For Taking Descriptions For The Identification Of Criminals And Others, By Means Of Anthropometric Indications (1889

Alphonse Bertillon's Instructions For Taking Descriptions For The Identification Of Criminals And Others, By Means Of Anthropometric Indications (1889) is a book that provides detailed instructions on how to take accurate measurements and descriptions of individuals for identification purposes. The book focuses on the use of anthropometry, a scientific method of measuring and comparing the physical characteristics of individuals, to create a standardized system for identifying criminals and others. Bertillon, a French criminologist and anthropologist, developed this system of identification in the late 19th century, which became known as the Bertillon system. His system was widely adopted by law enforcement agencies around the world and was used for several decades before being replaced by fingerprinting.The book includes chapters on the history and principles of anthropometry, the equipment and techniques needed for taking measurements, and how to record and organize the data. It also provides examples of how to use the system to identify individuals and includes a glossary of terms used in the field.Overall, Alphonse Bertillon's Instructions For Taking Descriptions For The Identification Of Criminals And Others, By Means Of Anthropometric Indications (1889) is an important historical document that sheds light on the early development of forensic science and the methods used to identify criminals in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.