Chemical Criminalistics

Author : A. Maehly
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642680615
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chemical Criminalistics written by A. Maehly and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, a number of textbooks on forensic science have been published, most of them directed to two groups, viz. the students of forensic science, and the customers so to say, (prosecutors, police officers, judges, defense lawyers). In this book, while covering fundamental concepts, we try to go a little further and address also active workers in the field of forensic chemistry. This is mainly achieved by relatively nu merous literature references. We hope that they may assist the forensic chemist in penetrating further into the subjects covered in this volume. At the end of most chapters there are examples of actual cases handled at the Swedish National Laboratory of Forensic Science. Many of these cases could, no doubt, have been investigated in greater detail, but they reflect the compromises often necessary for achieving a reasonable turnover. Some parts of the book are quite strongly colored by the personal opinions of the authors. We felt that these passages will give a little more life to the text than in other treatises of a more objective, but possibly duller character. The authors welcome all constructive criticism which will help to improve the book, should there be a second edition.

Author : Kelly M. Elkins
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429845995
Total Pages : 460 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Forensic Chemistry written by Kelly M. Elkins and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-09-03 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chemistry/Forensic Science Forensic chemistry is a subdiscipline of forensic science, its principles guide the analyses performed in modern forensic laboratories. Forensic chemistry’s roots lie in medico-legal investigation, toxicology and microscopy and have since led the development of modern forensic analytic techniques and practices for use in a variety of applications. Introduction to Forensic Chemistry is the perfect balance of testing methods and application. Unlike other competing books on the market, coverage is neither too simplistic, nor overly advanced making the book ideal for use in both undergraduate and graduate courses. The book introduces chemical tests, spectroscopy, advanced spectroscopy, and chromatography to students. The second half of the book addresses applications and methods to analyze and interpret controlled substances, trace evidence, questioned documents, firearms, explosives, environmental contaminants, toxins, and other topics. The book looks at innovations in the field over time including the latest development of new discernible chemical reactions, instrumental tools, methods, and more. Key features: Nearly 300 full-color figures illustrating key concepts and over 20 case studies Addresses all the essential topics without extraneous or overly advanced coverage Includes full pedagogy of chapter objectives, key terms, lab problems, end of chapter questions, and additional readings to emphasize key learning points Includes chemical structures and useful spectra as examples Fulfils the forensic chemistry course requirement in FEPAC-accredited programs Includes a chapter on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) materials Comprehensive and accessible, without being overly technical, Introduction to Forensic Chemistry will be a welcome addition to the field and an ideal text designed for both the student user and professor in mind. Course ancillaries including an Instructor’s Manual with Test Bank and chapter PowerPoint® lecture slides are available with qualified course adoption.

Author : Howard A. Harris
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1498757987
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Forensic Science and Criminalistics, Second Edition written by Howard A. Harris and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-06-20 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Second Edition of the best-selling Introduction to Forensic Science and Criminalistics presents the practice of forensic science from a broad viewpoint. The book has been developed to serve as an introductory textbook for courses at the undergraduate level—for both majors and non-majors—to provide students with a working understanding of forensic science. The Second Edition is fully updated to cover the latest scientific methods of evidence collection, evidence analytic techniques, and the application of the analysis results to an investigation and use in court. This includes coverage of physical evidence, evidence collection, crime scene processing, pattern evidence, fingerprint evidence, questioned documents, DNA and biological evidence, drug evidence, toolmarks and fireams, arson and explosives, chemical testing, and a new chapter of computer and digital forensic evidence. Chapters address crime scene evidence, laboratory procedures, emergency technologies, as well as an adjudication of both criminal and civil cases utilizing the evidence. All coverage has been fully updated in all areas that have advanced since the publication of the last edition. Features include: Progresses from introductory concepts—of the legal system and crime scene concepts—to DNA, forensic biology, chemistry, and laboratory principles Introduces students to the scientific method and the application of it to the analysis to various types, and classifications, of forensic evidence The authors’ 90-plus years of real-world police, investigative, and forensic science laboratory experience is brought to bear on the application of forensic science to the investigation and prosecution of cases Addresses the latest developments and advances in forensic sciences, particularly in evidence collection Offers a full complement of instructor's resources to qualifying professors Includes full pedagogy—including learning objectives, key terms, end-of-chapter questions, and boxed case examples—to encourage classroom learning and retention Introduction to Forensic Science and Criminalistics, Second Edition, will serve as an invaluable resource for students in their quest to understand the application of science, and the scientific method, to various forensic disciplines in the pursuit of law and justice through the court system. An Instructor’s Manual with Test Bank and Chapter PowerPoint® slides are available upon qualified course adoption.

Author : Barry A.J. Fisher
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 9780080916750
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Criminalistics written by Barry A.J. Fisher and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2009-02-06 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Criminalistics is that sub-field of Forensic Science dealing with the collection, preservation, examination, and interpretation of physical evidence. Introduction to Criminalistics: The Foundation of Forensic Science covers the basics of Criminalistics in a textbook for a one or two semester course with the intention of preparing the student for a future in forensic science. The role of the Criminalist is to analyze, compare, identify, and interpret physical evidence in the crime lab. These crime labs, or forensic labs, have two primary functions: identifying evidence, and linking suspect, victim, and crime scene through physical evidence. This new primer introduces the learner to the structure and organization of the crime lab and to the role of the Criminalist. Topics covered include how to process a crime scene and preserve evidence, the basic principles of firearm examination, latent fingerprints, and rudimentary toxicology, or how to determine the presence or absence of drugs and poisons. Well organized and methodical, this colorful textbook, written by an eminent professional, has the potential to become the standard text for applying techniques of the physical and natural sciences to examining physical evidence. * Uses real cases – recent and historic – to illustrate concepts * Colorful pedagogy clearly defines chapter elements and sets this text apart from next best * Presents the basics of forensic sciences in a one-semester or one-year course * Offers excellent preparation for professional examinations * Delivers the latest in laboratory technique while acknowledging the limits of technology

Author : Jay A. Siegel
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118897722
Total Pages : 564 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Forensic Chemistry written by Jay A. Siegel and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-12-14 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forensic Chemistry: Fundamentals and Applications presents a new approach to the study of applications of chemistry to forensic science. It is edited by one of the leading forensic scientists with each chapter written by international experts specializing in their respective fields, and presents the applications of chemistry, especially analytical chemistry, to various topics that make up the forensic scientists toolkit. This comprehensive, textbook includes in-depth coverage of the major topics in forensic chemistry including: illicit drugs, fibers, fire and explosive residues, soils, glass and paints, the chemistry of fingerprint recovery on porous surfaces, the chemistry of firearms analysis, as well as two chapters on the key tools of forensic science, microscopy and chemometrics. Each topic is explored at an advanced college level, with an emphasis, throughout the text, on the use of chemical tools in evidence analysis. Forensic Chemistry: Fundamentals and Applications is essential reading for advanced students of forensic science and analytical chemistry, as well as forensic science practitioners, researchers and faculty, and anyone who wants to learn about the fascinating subject of forensic chemistry in some depth. This book is published as part of the AAFS series 'Forensic Science in Focus'.

Author : Evgeny Katz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 3527338942
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Forensic Science written by Evgeny Katz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-06-27 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concentrating on the natural science aspects of forensics, top international authors from renowned universities, institutes, and laboratories impart the latest information from the field. In doing so they provide the background needed to understand the state of the art in forensic science with a focus on biological, chemical, biochemical, and physical methods. The broad subject coverage includes spectroscopic analysis techniques in various wavelength regimes, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, electrochemical detection approaches, and imaging techniques, as well as advanced biochemical, DNA-based identification methods. The result is a unique collection of hard-to-get data that is otherwise only found scattered throughout the literature.

Author : David E. Newton
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1438109768
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Forensic Chemistry written by David E. Newton and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses current research and advances in forensic chemistry, including fingerprinting, forensic serology, toxicology, arson investigation, and DNA fingerprinting.

Author : Richard Saferstein
Publisher : Prentice Hall
ISBN 13 : 9780133458824
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Criminalistics written by Richard Saferstein and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This best-selling text, written for the non-scientist, is appropriate for a wide variety of students, including criminal justice, law enforcement, law, and more! Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, 11e, strives to make the technology of the modern crime laboratory clear and comprehensible to the non-scientist. The nature of physical evidence is defined, and the limitations that technology and current knowledge impose on its individualization and characterization are examined. By combining case stories with applicable technology, Criminalistics endeavors to capture the pulse and fervor of forensic science investigations. A major portion of the text centers on discussions of the common items of physical evidence encountered at crime scenes. These chapters include descriptions of forensic analysis, as well as updated techniques for the proper collection and preservation of evidence at crime scenes. Particular attention is paid to the meaning and role of probability in interpreting the evidential significance of scientifically evaluated evidence. Teaching and Learning Written by a well-known authority in forensic science, this text introduces the non-scientific student to the field of forensic science. It provides: Clear and comprehensible writing for the non-scientific student: Makes text appropriate for a wide variety of students, including criminal justice, law enforcement, and more Comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of forensics and its role in criminal investigation: Captures the pulse and intensity of forensic science investigations and the attention of the busiest student Outstanding pedagogical features: Supports both teaching and learning

Author : JaVed I. Khan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1597454370
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Basic Principles of Forensic Chemistry written by JaVed I. Khan and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-11-16 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on a marvel approach that blends chemistry with forensic science and is used for the examination of controlled substances and clandestine operations. The book will particularly interest forensic chemists, forensic scientists, criminologists, and biochemists.

Author : A Maehly
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783642680625
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chemical Criminalistics written by A Maehly and published by . This book was released on 1981-10-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: