FORENSIC SCIENCE HANDBOOK 3ED VOLUME 1 (HB 2020) Hardcover

The fully updated and revised Third Edition of the "Forensic Science Handbook," originally published in 1982 by Pearson/Prentice-Hall, incorporates the newest advancements in scientific testing, analysis, and interpretation of forensic evidence. Esteemed forensic scientist, author, and educator Dr. Richard Saferstein, now joined by co-editor Dr. Adam Hall from Boston University School of Medicine, has assembled a team of leading experts in the field for this two-volume series. Volume I focuses on the legal, evidentiary, biological, and chemical aspects of forensic science practice, covering a wide array of subjects including: The legal framework of forensic science. Analytical instrumentation such as microspectrophotometry, infrared spectroscopy, gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, and mass spectrometry. The characterization of trace evidence like hairs, dust, paints, and inks. The identification of body fluids and human DNA.