Forensic science handbook
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Forensic science handbook
Prentice Hall, c2002-c2005
2nd ed
- v. 1
- v. 2
Available at 1 libraries
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v. 2 published by Pearson/Prentice Hall
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Description and Table of Contents
- Volume
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v. 1 ISBN 9780130910585
Description
For an advanced undergraduate or graduate level course in Forensic Science.
Compiled by the former Chief Forensic Scientist of one of the largest crime laboratories in the U.S., this rigorous and timely handbook exposes students to a wide range of subject areas in criminalistics in a real and practical manner. As part of a three-volume series, it comes packed with useful information and loaded with insight, as it presents 13 self-contained chapters each contributed by a renowned forensic professional well-versed in their chosen areas of expertise. Together they make forensic science understandable and meaningful to students and help them fully appreciate the scientific principles that underlie the subject.
Table of Contents
- 1. Legal Aspects of Forensic Science, Gil J. Sapir, JD, MSc, Forensic Science Consultant and Attorney. 2. Forensic Applications of High Performance Liquid Chromatography and Capillary Electrophoresis, David Northrop, MSFS, Ph.D., Washington State Police Crime Laboratory. 3. Forensic Applications of Mass Spectrometry, Richard Saferstein, Ph.D., Forensic Science Consultant, Lecturer, Widener University School of Law. 4. Forensic Glass Comparisons, Robert D. Koons, Ph.D.
- JoAnn Buscaglia, Ph.D.
- Maureen Bottrell, BS
- and Elmer T. Miller, LLS, MS, Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory. 5. Foundations of Forensic Microscopy, Peter R. De Forest, D.Crim., John Jay College of Criminal Justice, The City University of New York. 6. Visible Microscopical Spectrophotometry in the Forensic Sciences, Michael B. Eyring, BS, Microforensics Institute, Ltd., and Arizona Dept. of Public Safety, Arizona. 7. The Forensic Identification and Association of Human Hair, Richard E. Bisbing, BS, McCrone Associates, Inc. 8. Forensic Paint Examination, John I. Thornton, D.Crim., Forensic Analytical Specialties, Inc., Hayward, California. 9. Arson and Explosive Investigation, Charles R. Midkiff, MS, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, U.S. Treasury (Retired). 10. Modern Forensic Biology, Robert C. Shaler, Ph.D., Director of Forensic Biology, Office of Chief Medical Examiner City of New York. 11. Forensic Examination of Soil, Raymond C. Murray, Ph.D., Missoula, Montana
- Louis Solebello, M.S., RJ Lee Group, Monroeville, Pennsylvania. 12. The Determination of Alcohol in Blood and Breath, Yale H. Caplan, Ph.D., DABFT
- J. Robert Zettl, B.S., M.P.A., DABFE, Forensic Toxicology Consultants. 13. Questioned Document Examination, Richard L. Brunelle, MS, Forensic Chemist, Fredericksburg, Virginia.
- Volume
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v. 2 ISBN 9780131124349
Description
For upper undergraduate and graduate courses in Forensic Science.
This book presents authoritative, updated reviews designed to familiarize the reader with the latest techniques and methods available to forensic scientists. Practitioners and students will find this volume and its two other companions to be a handy reference for acquiring a working knowledge of examination techniques for a wide-range of crime-scene evidence. Chapters are devoted to DNA analysis, fiber analysis, drug identification, firearm examination, the microscopic examination of physical evidence, and the characterization of biological stains.
Table of Contents
1. Mountebanks Among Forensic Scientists.
Introduction.
Categories.
The Academites.
Careerists.
Protocols, Palliatives, Prescriptions, Carminatives, and Nostrums.
2. More Mountebanks.
Introduction.
Howard Bruce Ollick-Toxicologist.
F. Aurelius McKanze-Document Examiner.
Dr. Louise Robbins-Anthropologist.
Michael West-Forensic Dentist.
Pamela Fish-Laboratory Technician.
Joyce Gilchrist-Forensic Chemist.
David Harding-Fingerprint Examiner.
Fred Zain-Serologist.
Reining in Outlaw Forensic Experts.
3. Forensic Capillary Gas Chromatography.
Introduction.
Chromatography.
Capillary Column Chromatography.
Chromatographic Characterization.
Large-Diameter Capillary Columns.
Applications.
Conclusions.
4. Forensic Identification of Illicit Drugs.
Introduction.
The Scope of Illicit Drug Analysis.
Classification of Illicit Drugs.
Considerations in Developing a Scheme of Analysis.
Analytical Methods.
Selected Illicit Drugs.
Clandestine Drug Laboratories.
5. Microscopy and Microchemistry of Physical Evidence.
Collection and Examination of Microtraces.
A Catalog of Some Microtraces with Suggestion for Their Identification and Comparison.
Conclusion.
Acknowledgements.
6. An Introduction to the Forensic Aspects of Textile Fiber Examination.
Introduction.
Fiber Classification.
How Fibers Occur as Physical Evidence.
Fiber Recovery.
Fiber Identification.
Fiber Comparison.
The Significance of Fiber Evidence.
The Future of Forensic Fiber Examination.
Acknowledgements.
7. Forensic Mitochondrial DNA Analysis.
Comparison of Mitochondrial and Nuclear DNA.
Organization of the Mitochondrial DNA Genome.
Steps in a Mitochondrial DNA Analysis.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control.
Heteroplasmy.
Interpretation Guidelines.
Databases.
Statistical Analysis.
Conclusions.
Acknowledgements.
8. The Identification of Semen and Other Bodily Fluids.
Identification of Semen.
Identification of Vaginal Material.
Identification of Saliva.
Identification of Feces.
Identification of Urine.
Identification of Miscellaneous Body Fluids.
Appendix 1: Mup Mapping Protocol.
Appendix 2: The Lugol Technique.
Appendix 3: Amylase Mapping.
Acknowledgements.
9. Firearms Identification.
Introduction.
Types of Firearms.
Manufacture of Firearms.
Construction of Firearm Ammunition.
Historical Background.
Processing of Firearms Evidence at Scenes of Crimes.
Preliminary Examination of Firearms.
Preliminary Examination of Fired Bullets and Cartridges.
Examination of Fired Cartridges.
The Drugfire and IBIS Systems.
Estimation of the Range of Fire.
Sawed-Off Shotguns.
Silenced Firearms.
Elemental Analysis of Bullets and Shotgun Pellets.
Appendix 9-1: The Restoration of Stamped Serial Numbers.
Appendix 9-2: Description of Rifling Characteristics Data Base.
Appendix 9-3: Chemical Tests for Gunshot Residue.
Index.
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