Forensic Chemistry Books

New and Published Books

1. Forensic Investigation of Explosions, Second Edition

   Edited by Alexander Beveridge

   Series: International Forensic Science and Investigation

   Now in its second edition, Forensic Investigation of Explosions draws on the editor’s 30 years of explosives casework experience, including his work on task forces set up to investigate major explosives incidents. Dr. Alexander Beveridge provides a broad, multidisciplinary approach, assembling the...

   Published November 1st 2011 by CRC Press
2. Forensic Science Advances and Their Application in the Judiciary System

   Edited by Danielle Sapse, Lawrence Kobilinsky

   This volume examines how new cutting edge forensic techniques are currently being applied or have the potential to be applied in judicial proceedings. Examples include new applications of Raman spectroscopy, quantum chemistry, lithium in DNA analysis, and the burgeoning area of toxicogenetics. In...

   Published July 31st 2011 by CRC Press
3. Mechanics of Impression Evidence

   By David S. Pierce

   As forensic technology becomes more sophisticated, courts are demanding more scientific content and juries are expecting meticulous confirmation of facts alleged. Greater attention is now paid to increasingly finer details and improved methods of describing every form of evidence. Applying physics,...

   Published February 22nd 2011 by Auerbach Publications
4. Scientific Protocols for Forensic Examination of Clothing

   By Jane Moira Taupin, Chesterene Cwiklik

   Series: Protocols in Forensic Science

   When a crime or other incident takes place, clothing items are often present or left behind, and can become directly involved in the case itself. Items of clothing are thus one of the most common types of exhibit examined in court. They can provide valuable information in cases of violent crimes,...

   Published November 23rd 2010 by CRC Press
5. Interpol's Forensic Science Review

   Edited by Niamh Nic Daeid, Max Houck

   Every three years, worldwide forensics experts gather at the Interpol Forensic Science Symposium to exchange ideas and discuss scientific advances in the field of forensic science and criminal justice. Drawn from contributions made at the latest gathering in Lyon, France, Interpol’s Forensic...

   Published February 17th 2010 by Taylor & Francis
6. Forensic Applications of High Performance Liquid Chromatography

   By Shirley Bayne, Michelle Carlin

   Series: Analytical Concepts in Forensic Chemistry

   Chromatography has many roles in forensic science, ranging from toxicology to environmental analysis. In particular, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is a primary method of analysis in many types of laboratories. Maintaining a balance between practical solutions and the theoretical...

   Published January 14th 2010 by CRC Press
7. Quantitation and Mass Spectrometric Data of Drugs and Isotopically Labeled Analogs

   By Ray H. Liu, Dennis V. Canfield, Sheng-Meng Wang

   The analysis of drugs and their metabolites in biological media are now expected to routinely achieve ± 20% accuracy in the ng/mL concentration level. Therefore, the availability and the selection of quality ion-pairs designating the analytes and their isotopically labeled analogs (ILAs) are...

   Published August 4th 2009 by CRC Press
8. Field Confirmation Testing for Suspicious Substances

   By Rick Houghton

   Frequently a substance found at a port of entry, waste site, laboratory triage facility, or even in a hazardous materials emergency will be labeled and purportedly identified. But law enforcement and other first responders cannot take this claim at face value, as the accuracy is not confirmed and...

   Published April 22nd 2009 by CRC Press
9. Forensic Science

   An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, Third Edition

   Edited by Stuart James, Jon J. Nordby, Suzanne Bell

   Now revised and updated, this comprehensive work, long considered the top textbook in the forensics field, reaches far beyond the scope of those introductory texts that concentrate primarily on criminalistics. Covering a range of fundamental topics, it introduces newcomers to the field while...

   Published February 19th 2009 by CRC Press
10. Chemical Analysis of Firearms, Ammunition, and Gunshot Residue

    By James Smyth Wallace

    Series: International Forensic Science and Investigation

    Firearms and their associated ammunition, spent bullets, and spent cartridge cases provide useful information for identifying suspects, terrorist groups, and the criminal history of a weapon. Unfortunately, despite the numerous detailed books on the physical aspects of firearms, very little has...

    Published June 3rd 2008 by CRC Press