Forensic Chemistry

Forensic Chemistry is the first publication to provide coordinated expert content from world-renowned leading authorities in forensic chemistry. Covering the range of forensic chemistry, this volume in the Advanced Forensic Science Series provides up-to-date scientific learning on drugs, fire debris, explosives, instrumental methods, interpretation, and more. Technical information, written with the degreed professional in mind, brings established methods together with newer approaches to build a comprehensive knowledge base for the student and practitioner alike. 

Like each volume in the Advanced Forensic Science Series, review and discussion questions allow the text to be used in classrooms, training programs, and numerous other applications. Sections on fundamentals of forensic science, history, safety, and professional issues provide context and consistency in support of the forensic enterprise. Forensic Chemistry sets a new standard for reference and learning texts in modern forensic science. 

Advanced articles written by international forensic chemistry expertsCovers the range of forensic chemistry, including methods and interpretationIncludes entries on history, safety, and professional issuesUseful as a professional reference, advanced textbook, or training review

Forensic Chemistry 
*Each Section will include Key Terms, Review Questions, Discussion Questions and Additional Reading

Section 1: Introduction
Principles of Forensic Sciences - F. Crispino and M.M. Houck
Forensic Classification of Evidence - M.M. Houck
Interpretation/The Comparative Method - M.M. Houck
The Forensic Analysis of Chemical Unknowns - V.J. Desiderio
Microchemistry - V.M. Maxwell

Section 2: Methods
Capillary Electrophoresis: Basic Principles - Shallan , R. Guijt and M. Breadmore
Capillary Electrophoresis in Forensic Biology - R.A.H. van Oorschot and K.N. Ballantyne
Capillary Electrophoresis in Forensic Chemistry - F. Tagliaro, J.P. Pascali, S.W. Lewis
Chromatography: Basic Principles - C.E. Lenehan
Gas Chromatography -R.A. Shellie
Liquid and Thin-Layer Chromatography - S.W. Lewis and C.E. Lenehan
Mass Spectrometry - R Waddell Smith
Liquid chromatography-Mass Spectrometry - F. Busetti and L. Swann
Gas chromatography-Mass Spectrometry - E. Stauffer
Spectroscopy: Basic Principles - S.W. Lewis and K.F. Lim
Spectroscopic Techniques - K.F. Lim and S.W. Lewis 
Analytical Light Microscopy - M.M. Houck
Microscopy (Electron) - M.M. Houck
Presumptive Chemical Tests - B. Levine and S.W. Lewis
Nonchromatographic Separation Techniques - S.W. Lewis

Section 3: Drugs
Classification - N NicDaéid and K.A. Savage
Analysis of Controlled Substances - N NicDaéid and H. Buchannan
Volatile Substances and Inhalants - R.J. Flanagan and D.S. Fisher
Herbal Psychoactive Substances - J. Beyer
Designer Drugs - S. Fu and N. Stojanovska
Clandestine Laboratories - D.R, Christian
Clandestine Explosive Laboratories - N. Speers, V. Otieno-Alego and K. Ritchie
Validation of Twelve Chemical Spot Tests for the Detection of Drugs of Abuse - C.L. O'Neal , D.J. Crouch and A.A. Fatah

Section 4: Fire and Arson
Chemistry of Fire - E. Stauffer and N. NicDaéid
Physics/Thermodynamics - J.H.C. Martin and R.S. Pepler
Thermal Degradation - K. Grimwood
Types of Fire - J.B. Crippin
Evidence Collection at Fire Scenes - J.J. Lentini
Fire Scene Inspection Methodology - J.J. Lentini
Fire Patterns and Their Interpretation - J.J. Lentini
Analysis of Fire Debris - N. NicDaéid and E. Stauffer 
Interpretation of Fire Debris Analysis - E. Stauffer and N. NicDaéid
Forensic Chemical Engineering Investigation and Analysis - D.D. Perlmutter

Section 5: Explosives
Explosions - J.B. Crippin
Commercial - S.G. Murray
Military - S.G. Murray
Improvised Explosive Devices - A.D. Beveridge
Improvised Explosives - S. Doyle
Explosives: Analysis - T. Tamiri and S. Zitrin

Section 6: Interpretation
The Frequentist Approach to Forensic Evidence - J.M. Curran 
Statistical Interpretation of Evidence - C.G.G. Aitken, F. Taroni and A. Biedermann
Chemometrics - Mendlein , C. Szkudlarek and J.V. Goodpaster

Section 7: Other Methods
Ink Analysis - J.A. Siegel
Chemistry of Print Residue - A.A. Frick , P. Fritz and S.W. Lewis
Field-Deployable Devices - S. Wilkinson , B. Muir and J. Coumbaros
Overview, Analysis and Interpretation of Environmental Forensic Evidence - R.D. Morrison
Decomposition Chemistry: Overview, Analysis, and Interpretation - B. Stuart

Section 8: Professional Issues
Crime Scene to Court - K. Ramsey and E. Burton
Forensic Laboratory Reports - J. Epstein
Health and Safety - N. Scudder and B. Saw
Measurement Uncertainty - Ted Vosk