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Forensic Chemistry
Advanced Forensic Science Series
Coordinator: Houck Max M.
Language: EnglishSubject for Forensic Chemistry:
492 p. · 19x23.3 cm · Hardback
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Forensic Chemistry is the first publication to provide coordinated expert content from world-renowned leading authorities in forensic chemistry. Covering the range of forensic chemistry, this volume in the Advanced Forensic Science Series provides up-to-date scientific learning on drugs, fire debris, explosives, instrumental methods, interpretation, and more. Technical information, written with the degreed professional in mind, brings established methods together with newer approaches to build a comprehensive knowledge base for the student and practitioner alike.
Like each volume in the Advanced Forensic Science Series, review and discussion questions allow the text to be used in classrooms, training programs, and numerous other applications. Sections on fundamentals of forensic science, history, safety, and professional issues provide context and consistency in support of the forensic enterprise. Forensic Chemistry sets a new standard for reference and learning texts in modern forensic science.
Forensic Chemistry *Each Section will include Key Terms, Review Questions, Discussion Questions and Additional Reading
Section 1: Introduction Section 2: Methods Section 3: Drugs Section 4: Fire and Arson Section 5: Explosives Section 6: Interpretation Section 7: Other Methods Section 8: Professional Issues
Widely published, Houck has dozens of peer-reviewed journal articles and is the author and editor of numerous books. He is co-author of the best-selling Fundamentals of Forensic Science, Science of Crime Scenes, and Success with Expert Testimony, among others. He is the editor of the Advanced Forensic Science series of books. Houck is also founding co-editor of Forensic Science Policy and Management (the official journal of ASCLD), the only journal that addresses the management, policy, and administration of forensic science.
Houck has served on numerous committees, including for the National Academies of Science, NIST, Interpol, The Royal Society, the Director of the FBI, and the White House. He is a popular public speaker and has given presentations at NASA, the Max Planck Institute, an Oxford Roundtable, as well as keynote talks at numerous international conferences. Houck has taught at several universities, including West Virginia University and University of Tampa. His research topics include management, leadership, and policy implications for forensic organizations.
Houck has a Bachelors and Masters degree in anthropology from Michigan State University. He received his Ph.D. in Applie
- Advanced articles written by international forensic chemistry experts
- Covers the range of forensic chemistry, including methods and interpretation
- Includes entries on history, safety, and professional issues
- Useful as a professional reference, advanced textbook, or training review
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