{"product_id":"forensic-chemistry-handbook-isbn-9780471739548","title":"Forensic Chemistry Handbook","description":"\u003cb\u003eA concise, robust introduction to the various topics covered by the discipline of forensic chemistry\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eForensic Chemistry Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eForensic Chemistry Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eCovers forensic chemistry in a clear, concise, and authoritative way\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrings 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\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplains how to use analytical instruments to analyze crime scene evidence\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eContains numerous charts, illustrations, graphs, and tables to give quick access to pertinent information\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedia 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributors xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Forensic Environmental Chemistry 1\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnthony Carpi and Andrew J. Schweighardt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Chemical Fingerprinting 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Spatial Association of Environmental Incidents 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Principles and Issues in Forensic Analysis of Explosives 23\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJimmie C. Oxley, Maurice Marshall, and Sarah L. Lancaster\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Sample Collection 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Packaging 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Sorting 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Documentation 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Environmental Control and Monitoring 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Storage 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Analysis 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.9 Records 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.10 Quality Assurance 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.11 Safety and Other Issues 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Analysis of Fire Debris 41\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn J. Lentini\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Evolution of Separation Techniques 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Evolution of Analytical Techniques 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Evolution of Standard Methods 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Isolating the Residue 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Analyzing the Isolated ILR 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Reporting Procedures 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Record Keeping 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 Quality Assurance 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Forensic Examination of Soils 109\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRaymond C. Murray\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Murder and the Pond 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Oil Slicks and Sands 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Medical Link 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Examination Methods 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Chemical Methods 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Looking Ahead 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Analysis of Paint Evidence 131\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eScott G. Ryland and Edward M. Suzuki\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Paint Chemistry and Color Science 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Types of Paint 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Paint Evidence Interpretation Considerations 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Analytical Methods 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Examples 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Analysis Techniques Used for the Forensic Examination of Writing and Printing Inks 225\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eGerald M. LaPorte and Joseph C. Stephens\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Ink 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Ink Analysis 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Office Machine Systems 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. The Role of Vibrational Spectroscopy in Forensic Chemistry 251\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAli Koçak\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction to Vibrational Spectroscopy 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Infrared Spectroscopy 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Infrared Sampling Techniques 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Raman Spectroscopy 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Raman Spectroscopic Techniques 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Applications of Vibrational Spectroscopy in Forensic Analysis 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Forensic Serology 269\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichard Li\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Identification of Blood 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Species Identification 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Identification of Semen 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Identification of Saliva 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. Forensic DNA Analysis 291\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eHenrietta Margolis Nunno\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Methodology 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Problems Encountered in STR Analysis 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Methodology for mtDNA Analysis 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. Current and Future Uses of DNA Microarrays in Forensic Science 327\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNathan H. Lents\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 What is a DNA Microarray? 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 DNA Microarrays in Toxicogenomics 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Detection of Microorganisms Using Microarrays 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Probing Human Genomes by DNA Microarrays 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11. Date-Rape Drugs with Emphasis on GHB 355\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eStanley M. Parsons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Molecular Mechanisms of Action 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Societal Context of Date-Rape Agents 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Metabolism Fundamentals 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Biosynthesis of Endogenous GHB 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Absorption and Distribution of Ingested GHB 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 Initial Catabolism of GHB 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.8 Chemistry of GHB and Related Metabolites not Requiring Enzymes 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.9 Experimental Equilibrium Constants for Redox Reactions of GHB 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.10 Estimated Equilibrium Constants for Redox Reactions of GHB in Vivo 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.11 Different Perspectives on Turnover of Endogenous GHB are Consistent 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.12 Disposition of Succinic Semialdehyde 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.13 Conversion of Prodrugs to GHB and Related Metabolites 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.14 Subcellular Compartmentalization of GHB-Related Compounds 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.15 Comparative Catabolism of Ethanol, 1,4-Butanediol, Fatty Acids, and GHB 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.16 Catabolism of MDMA, Flunitrazepam, and Ketamine 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.17 Detection of Date-Rape Drugs 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.18 Special Circumstances of GHB 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.19 Considerations During Development of Field Tests 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.20 Development of an Enzymatic Test for GHB 399\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 404\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12. Forensic and Clinical Issues in Alcohol Analysis 435\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichard Stripp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction 436\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Blood Alcohol Concentration 437\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Alcohol Impairment and Driving Skills 441\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Field Sobriety Tests 443\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Blood Alcohol Measurements 444\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 453\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13. Fundamental Issues of Postmortem Toxicology 457\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDonald B. Hoffman, Beth E. Zedeck, and Morris S. Zedeck\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 458\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Tissue and Fluid Specimens 460\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Specimen Collection and Storage 466\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Extraction Procedures 467\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Analytical Techniques 467\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Interpretation 470\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 475\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 476\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14. Entomotoxicology: Drugs, Toxins, and Insects 483\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJason H. Byrd and Michelle R. Peace\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction 484\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 The Fly and Forensic Science 484\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 495\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 501\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eLawrence Kobilinsky\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eDNA: Forensic and Legal Applications\u003c\/i\u003e.  \u003cb\u003eA concise, robust introduction to the various topics covered by the discipline of forensic chemistry\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eForensic Chemistry Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eForensic Chemistry Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eCovers forensic chemistry in a clear, concise, and authoritative way\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrings 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\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplains how to use analytical instruments to analyze crime scene evidence\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eContains numerous charts, illustrations, graphs, and tables to give quick access to pertinent information\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedia 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. 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