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A concise, robust introduction to the various topics covered by the discipline of forensic chemistry

The Forensic Chemistry Handbook focuses on topics in each of the major chemistry-related areas of forensic science. With chapter authors that span the forensic chemistry field, this book exposes readers to the state of the art on subjects such as serology (including blood, semen, and saliva), DNA/molecular biology, explosives and ballistics, toxicology, pharmacology, instrumental analysis, arson investigation, and various other types of chemical residue analysis. In addition, the Forensic Chemistry Handbook :

Covers forensic chemistry in a clear, concise, and authoritative way Brings together in one volume the key topics in forensics where chemistry plays an important role, such as blood analysis, drug analysis, urine analysis, and DNA analysis Explains how to use analytical instruments to analyze crime scene evidence Contains numerous charts, illustrations, graphs, and tables to give quick access to pertinent information

Media focus on high-profile trials like those of Scott Peterson or Kobe Bryant have peaked a growing interest in the fascinating subject of forensic chemistry. For those readers who want to understand the mechanisms of reactions used in laboratories to piece together crime scenes--and to fully grasp the chemistry behind it--this book is a must-have.

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This handbook contains 14 chapters (with references) on various "chemical" topics in forensic analysis. The audience is unclear. The purpose is to "expose readers" to state-of-the-art topics, suggesting a general audience, but the detail in many chapters, including the liberal use of undefined abbreviations, suggests that they were written for practitioners. The field of forensic science tends to use chemistry without familiarity with the details of that chemistry, and this book reflects that. The back cover says that the text is for readers "who want to understand the mechanisms of reactions" used in analysis. Though that is the focus, the first quarter of the book contains no chemical structures. Further, there are no mechanisms in the first half of the book, and though some reactions are suggested, there are few mechanisms anywhere in the volume. Chemical details are not presented when they could be, as in the discussion of fire debris analysis by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, where the process is reduced to meaningless numbers, even though the numbers do carry chemical information. The space devoted to various topics is also confusing. For example, the chapter on paint analysis is almost three times larger than the more important chapter on DNA analysis. Summing Up: Optional. Professionals/practitioners. J. Allison The College of New Jersey

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Lawrence Kobilinsky is currently the Chairman of the Department of Sciences and Professor of Biology and Immunology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. An internationally renowned forensic scientist, he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences as well as the New York Microscopical Society. He has published extensively in the areas of identification and individualization using protein genetic markers and DNA analysis, and is the coauthor of Wiley's DNA: Forensic and Legal Applications .