{"product_id":"9781394195435","title":"Methods in Trace Evidence Analysis","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMethods in Trace Evidence Analysis\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChris E Taylor | Niamh Nic Daeid | Chantelle Taylor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical \/ Forensic Medicine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical guidelines for trace evidence testing, interpretation, and casework\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMethods in Trace Evidence Analysis\u003c\/i\u003e delivers material-specific technical guidelines for core trace evidence disciplines, including tape and adhesives, fire debris, condom lubricants and additives, soil and geological materials, and gunshot residues. Written by experienced forensic practitioners and researchers, this volume provides detection, analysis, and interpretation protocols that move beyond general overviews to actionable laboratory guidance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter details the origin and production processes of the materials under examination, presents analytical schemes and workflows, and addresses results interpretation within case contexts. Strategic use of case situations demonstrates practical application. The text also confronts scientific challenges surrounding transfer, persistence, and background abundance of trace materials, and incorporates statistical analyses into the interpretation phase. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also covers: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eModern methods for addressing and controlling contamination throughout the trace evidence examination and analysis process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResearch directions for new forensic science methods and their application to contemporary trace evidence challenges in the laboratory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscussion of limitations in current knowledge regarding transfer, persistence, and background abundance of specific trace materials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNuances involved in detecting trace materials across different substrates, with detailed guidance on sample handling and extraction techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA concluding chapter on undertaking and advancing research in trace evidence to strengthen the discipline's scientific foundations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMethods in Trace Evidence Analysis\u003c\/i\u003e serves forensic science practitioners, trace evidence examiners, crime laboratory managers, and materials science researchers who require detailed, material-specific analytical protocols. It also supports forensic science academics, criminal justice professionals, and legal practitioners seeking authoritative technical reference on trace evidence methodology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003emethodology. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris E. Taylor \u003c\/b\u003eis a forensic chemist with over 28 years of trace evidence experience at state and federal levels. A fellow of the AAFS Criminalistics Section and chaired the OSAC Scientific Area Committee on Trace Evidence and a founding member of the American Society of Trace Evidence Examiners. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNiamh Nic Daeid \u003c\/b\u003eis Director of the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at the University of Dundee. She serves as a forensic expert advisor to the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime and has published over 200 peer-reviewed research papers and book chapters. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChantelle Taylor \u003c\/b\u003eis an assistant professor of chemistry and forensic science with 28 years of experience as a trace evidence practitioner. A certified in paint and polymer analyst by the American Board of Criminalistics, she serves as ViceChair of the OSAC Scientific Area Committee on Trace Evidence and is a charter member of the American Society of Trace Evidence Examiners. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 March 2027\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\u003e9781394195435\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\u003e320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51964871573644,"sku":"9781394195435","price":126.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781394195435","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}