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Forensic Chemistry
Suzanne Bell, West Virginia University

ISBN-10: 0131478354
ISBN-13:  9780131478350

Publisher:  Prentice Hall
Copyright:  2006
Format:  Cloth; 696 pp
Published:  07/21/2005

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As the number of forensic science and forensic chemistry degree programs increases, Forensic Chemistry is the first text to specifically address this rapidly growing field. It introduces the principal areas of study from the perspective of analytical chemistry, addressing the legal context in which forensic chemistry is conducted, types of samples and matrices, variety of sample types encountered, and extensive use of instrumentation.

 

• The first forensics-only textbook – Addresses instructors’ needs for a single, timely text that specifically addresses the field of forensic chemistry, and serves as a reference in the classroom and beyond.

• Solid foundation for basic chemistry – Introduces chemical concepts and practices from a forensic perspective, including multivariate statistics, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and protocols used in working forensic laboratories.

 


Features

CONTENT FEATURES

 

• Comprehensive section on essential elements — Delves into the aspects of study unique to forensic chemistry, including: types of samples and how they are prepared; acid/base chemistry of drugs; solubility; preparations; presumptive testing, and a detailed discussion of microscopy, a fundamental tool of the forensic chemist.

• Extensive coverage of drug analysis – Presents an overview of forensic pharmacology, including physical and biological evidence, toxicology, and aspects of drug analysis critical to reconstructing a crime scene.

• Broad coverage of chemical analysis of physical evidence – Addressesthe analysis of evidence related to combustion; polymers; paper and inks, and paints and coatings.

 

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

 

• Extensive problem sets in each chapter – Includes chapter-based questions, integrative queries that require further research, and philosophical Food for Thought questionsdrawn from the experience of practicing forensic chemists.

• Applying the Science, drawn from current literature and working forensic laboratories – These boxes provide context for chapter material, linking coursework to current research and forensic casework.

• Historical evidence – Important historical discussions and developments demonstrate the importance of ongoing discovery.

 

• Exhibits – Contemporary and historical cases, developments and information pertinent to the professional world.


Table of Contents

Part One: Setting the Stage

Preface

1. Introduction

2. Statistics, Sampling, and Data Quality

3. Multivariate Statistics, Calibration, and Quality Assurance

Part Two: Essential Elements of Forensic Chemistry

4. Sample Preparation and Chromatography

5. Instrumentation and Microscopy

Part Three: Drugs Analysis and Toxicology

6. Drugs and Pharmacology

7. Forensic Drug Analysis I — Overview and Acidic Drugs

8. Forensic Drug Analysis II — Basic Drugs

Part Four: Chemical Analysis Of Physical Evidence

9. Chemistry of Combustion I: Arson

10. Combustion II: Explosives and Gunshot Residue

11. Chemistry of Color: Inks and Paint

12. Chemistry of Polymers: Fibers, Paper, Plastics and Adhesives

Appendices

1. Glossary of Terms

2. Lists of Abbreviations

3. Apothecary and Pharmaceutical Units

4. Characteristic Infrared Group Frequencies

5. Solvent Properties

6. Review of Key Organic Chemistry Terms, Mechanisms, and Reactions

7. Stereochemical Nomenclature

8. Controlled Substances and Listed Chemicals

9. Color and Crystal Test Reagents

10. Statistical Tables

11. Statistics and Spreadsheets

12. Writing Forensic Reports



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