Analytical Techniques in Forensic Science

Shari Forbes

ISBN 10: 1119978289 / ISBN 13: 9781119978282

Published by Wiley Jan 2021, 2021

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Neuware - Analytical Techniques in Forensic Science looks at the interface between analytical chemistry and, primarily, trace evidence in forensic science. Each section includes an introduction to the area followed by laboratory techniques grouped by shared operating principles. Incorporating specific theory, application to forensic analytes, interpretation, forensic specific developments and case studies, coverage of each technique is clear and comprehensive. Techniques covered include UV-Vis and vibrational spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and gas and liquid chromatography. The applications include evidence types such as fibres, paint, drugs and explosives. Carefully structured throughout, each chapter carries a section on interpretation and includes relevant case examples where appropriate. In order to develop the discussion more fully focus is placed on data collection, subsequent analysis, what information has been obtained and what this means in the context of a case. This process can be markedly different in the forensic arena compared to other disciplines and dependent on the case severity and/or budget. Further, the developments section in each chapter will explore novel and future applications for analytical techniques highlighting the problem solving nature of much of forensic analysis; 'this is the state/amount of material we have, this is the information we want to get from it, which technique can we use or do we need to develop a new method '.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Analytical Techniques in Forensic Science
• Publisher: Wiley Jan 2021
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119978289
• ISBN 13: 9781119978282
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 250W x 175H x 31D millimeters 250 millimeters width by 175 millimeters height by 31 millimeters depth
• Weight: 892 grams

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Synopsis

An in-depth text that explores the interface between analytical chemistry and trace evidence

Analytical Techniques in Forensic Science is a comprehensive guide written in accessible terms that examines the interface between analytical chemistry and trace evidence in forensic science. With contributions from noted experts on the topic, the text features a detailed introduction analysis in forensic science and then subsequent chapters explore the laboratory techniques grouped by shared operating principles. For each technique, the authors incorporate specific theory, application to forensic analytics, interpretation, forensic specific developments, and illustrative case studies.

Forensic techniques covered include UV-Vis and vibrational spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and gas and liquid chromatography. The applications reviewed include evidence types such as fibers, paint, drugs and explosives. The authors highlight data collection, subsequent analysis, what information has been obtained and what this means in the context of a case. The text shows how analytical chemistry and trace evidence can problem solve the nature of much of forensic analysis. This important text:

• Puts the focus on trace evidence and analytical science
• Contains case studies that illustrate theory in practice
• Includes contributions from experts on the topics of instrumentation, theory, and case examples
• Explores novel and future applications for analytical techniques

Written for undergraduate and graduate students in forensic chemistry and forensic practitioners and researchers, Analytical Techniques in Forensic Science offers a text that bridges the gap between introductory textbooks and professional level literature.

About the Author

ROSALIND WOLSTENHOLME, BSC, MSC, PhD, is a senior lecturer in analytical science in the Department of Biosciences and Chemistry, Sheffield Hallam University, UK.

SUE JICKELLS, BSC, MSC, PhD, is a retired analytical chemist, formerly at the University of East Anglia and King's College London.

SHARI FORBES, BSC, PhD, is a forensic scientist and researcher with the Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics, University of Quebec Trois-Rivières, Canada.