Description:
This book, Basic Principles of Forensic Chemistry, focuses on a novel approach that blends chemistry with forensic science and is used for the examination of controlled substances and clandestine operations.
Review Quotes:
From the reviews:
"This is a textbook of basic principles of forensic chemistry. ... It is intended for students of forensic chemistry, specifically undergraduates majoring in criminalistics intent on a future career as a forensic examiner. This book also would be of interest to anyone with a science background ... curious about today's practice and underlying theory regarding forensic chemistry." (Valerie L. Ng, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2012)
"The book focuses on literature data and on applications in the field of drug identification. ... This book will be of interest to beginners and experienced scientists. This book can be recommended to laboratories in departments of criminal investigation, forensic and clinical toxicology, and doping control. The book 'Basic Principles of Forensic Chemistry' focuses on the characterization of seized material, covering all the aspects, from collection of evidence to interpretation. It is a helpful resource for all scientists involved in drug identification." (Pascal Kintz, Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Vol. 403, 2012)