{"product_id":"9781394325016","title":"Forensic Geoscience: Investigating Environmental Crimes","description":"\u003ch1\u003eForensic Geoscience: Investigating Environmental Crimes\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCarvalho Nunes, Fabio; Vara Prasad, Majeti Narasimha; Alves, Lander de Jesus\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApply geological evidence to solve and prosecute environmental crimes globally\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnvironmental crimes demand specialised investigative techniques that connect geological evidence to legal proceedings. \u003ci\u003eForensic Geoscience: Investigating Environmental Crimes\u003c\/i\u003e provides comprehensive coverage of methods for collecting, analysing, and presenting earth-based evidence in court. A team of experienced environmental researchers demonstrates how soil, minerals, pollen, and other geological materials serve as critical evidence in criminal prosecutions worldwide. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book covers sample collection protocols, extraction techniques, and data presentation for expert testimony. Advanced methods include synchrotron light analysis for monitoring mining project influence zones and detecting environmental violations. Global case studies from multiple continents demonstrate practical applications, while guidance on establishing regional and international forensic databases supports ongoing investigative capacity building across jurisdictions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFundamental geological processes essential for interpreting forensic evidence in criminal and environmental cases across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced analytical techniques including synchrotron light applications for monitoring sites of interest and detecting violations at mining operations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical case studies from different continents demonstrating real-world application of geoforensic methods in environmental crime investigations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidance on establishing regional and international databases to support forensic geoscience studies and cross-border environmental crime prosecution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMultilevel educational strategies for training environmental technicians, prosecutors, lawyers, and public administrators in forensic geoscience applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eForensic geologists, environmental scientists, criminal investigators, prosecutors, and judges will find this reference essential for understanding how geological evidence supports environmental crime resolution. The book bridges geoscience expertise with medicolegal requirements, enabling professionals to effectively investigate, document, and prosecute environmental violations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Wiley\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2026-12-30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781394325016\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: cm xcm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 480\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49937193500812,"sku":"9781394325016","price":151.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394325016.jpg?v=1779038375","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781394325016","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}