Forensic Chemistry (the New Chemistry)
by David E. Newton /
2007 / English / PDF
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This book offers a fascinating look at the field of forensic
chemistry.From the study of explosives and bodily fluids to drug
analysis and fingerprints, chemical methods have played a major
role in crime investigation in the last few decades. "Forensic
Chemistry" examines the many ways these scientific techniques have
infiltrated crime investigation in today's world.This accessible
book examines the chemical characteristics of fuels and explosives,
as well as arson-related methods; other ways of identifying
criminals through chemical processes, including blood and bodily
fluid analyses, the chemical characteristics found in fibers and
hair, and latent and DNA fingerprinting; and the chemical
properties of drug analysis. Biographical information on important
researchers in the field is also included. "Forensic Chemistry" is
ideal for readers interested in the chemical methods used behind
the crime scene.The chapters include: The Origins of Forensic
Science; Fingerprinting; Forensic Serology; Toxicology and Drug
Testing; Arson and Explosives Investigations; and, DNA
Fingerprinting.
This book offers a fascinating look at the field of forensic
chemistry.From the study of explosives and bodily fluids to drug
analysis and fingerprints, chemical methods have played a major
role in crime investigation in the last few decades. "Forensic
Chemistry" examines the many ways these scientific techniques have
infiltrated crime investigation in today's world.This accessible
book examines the chemical characteristics of fuels and explosives,
as well as arson-related methods; other ways of identifying
criminals through chemical processes, including blood and bodily
fluid analyses, the chemical characteristics found in fibers and
hair, and latent and DNA fingerprinting; and the chemical
properties of drug analysis. Biographical information on important
researchers in the field is also included. "Forensic Chemistry" is
ideal for readers interested in the chemical methods used behind
the crime scene.The chapters include: The Origins of Forensic
Science; Fingerprinting; Forensic Serology; Toxicology and Drug
Testing; Arson and Explosives Investigations; and, DNA
Fingerprinting.