Forensic Analysis on the Cutting Edge: New Methods for Trace Evidence Analysis

Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
Number Of Pages: 446
Publication Date: 2007-07-30
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0471716448
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780471716440
Binding: Hardcover

Book Description:
This title brings forensic scientists and chemists up-to-date on the latest instrumental methods for analysing trace evidence, including mass spectrometry, image analysis, DIOS-MS, ELISA characterization, statistical validation, and others.
Illustrates comparative analysis of trace evidence by both old and new methods.
Explains why some newer methods are superior to older, established methods.
Includes chapters on analysis of DNA, ink, dyes, glitter, gun powder traces, condom trace evidence, footwear impressions, toolmark impressions, surveillance videos, glass particles, and dirt.
Discusses applications such as mass spectrometry, image analysis, desorption-ionization on silicon mass spectrometry (DIOS-MS), ELISA characterization, and statistical validation.
| Tags: Forensic Medicine |