{"product_id":"9780471739548","title":"Forensic Chemistry Handbook","description":"\u003ch1\u003eForensic Chemistry Handbook\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLawrence Kobilinsky\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Chemistry \/ Analytic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\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.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29 November 2011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780471739548\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e544\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.32\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44384648102028,"sku":"9780471739548","price":143.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780471739548_40f1ed48-43fc-4deb-b254-aa909c26a4b8.jpg?v=1780181816","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780471739548","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}