Allyn & Bacon / Prentice Hall

Criminal Justice



Forensic Science Handbook, Volume 1, 2/E
Richard Saferstein

ISBN-10: 0130910589
ISBN-13: 9780130910585

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2002
Format: Paper; 767 pp
Published: 06/05/2001

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For an advanced undergraduate or graduate level course in Forensic Science.

Compiled by the former Chief Forensic Scientist of one of the largest crime laboratories in the U.S., this rigorous and timely handbook exposes students to a wide range of subject areas in criminalistics in a real and practical manner. As part of a three-volume series, it comes packed with useful information and loaded with insight, as it presents 13 self-contained chapters each contributed by a renowned forensic professional well-versed in their chosen areas of expertise. Together they make forensic science understandable and meaningful to students and help them fully appreciate the scientific principles that underlie the subject.

  • NEW - Modern analytical instruments—Describes the theory, operation, and forensic utilization of mass spectrometry, capillary electrophoresis, high-performance liquid chromatography, and the visible microspectrophotometer.

    • Keeps students abreast of cutting edge advances being made in the field of criminology and forensic science. Ex.___

  • Recognized forensic experts—Presents authoritative reviews from some of today's most respected criminologists and forensic scientists—each of whom considers a specific examination technique for a wide-range of evidence prevalent in the modern crime laboratory, e.g., DNA, hair, paint, soil, glass, petroleum products, explosives, alcohol in blood and breath, and questioned documents.

    • Gives students direct and practical knowledge gleaned straight from the laboratory and courtroom experience of highly esteemed, top-notch professionals in the field. Ex.___

  • Theories and practices of criminalistics—Completely covers all relevant principles and applications involved in forensic science today.

    • Arms students with the ability to comprehend, evaluate, and appreciate the application and interpretation of scientific tests to an array of physical evidence. Ex.___

  • Forensic science and criminal law link—Highlights the ties that bind forensic science to criminal law with an entire chapter that examines the role and conduct of the expert witness, rules of evidence, and the legal requirements governing the admissibility of scientifically evaluated evidence.

    • Helps students understand the intricate and symbiotic relationship between forensic science and criminal law. Ex.___

  • The basic light microscope—Covers the microscope's operational theory and applications to forensic science problems.

    • Makes students aware of the microscope's lasting and unique role in analyzing crime evidence in the laboratory. Ex.___

  • Modern analytical instruments—Describes the theory, operation, and forensic utilization of mass spectrometry, capillary electrophoresis, high-performance liquid chromatography, and the visible microspectrophotometer.

    • Keeps students abreast of cutting edge advances being made in the field of criminology and forensic science. Ex.___



 1. Legal Aspects of Forensic Science, Gil J. Sapir, JD, MSc, Forensic Science Consultant and Attorney.


 2. Forensic Applications of High Performance Liquid Chromatography and Capillary Electrophoresis, David Northrop, MSFS, Ph.D., Washington State Police Crime Laboratory.


 3. Forensic Applications of Mass Spectrometry, Richard Saferstein, Ph.D., Forensic Science Consultant, Lecturer, Widener University School of Law.


 4. Forensic Glass Comparisons, Robert D. Koons, Ph.D.; JoAnn Buscaglia, Ph.D.; Maureen Bottrell, BS; and Elmer T. Miller, LLS, MS, Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory.


 5. Foundations of Forensic Microscopy, Peter R. De Forest, D.Crim., John Jay College of Criminal Justice, The City University of New York.


 6. Visible Microscopical Spectrophotometry in the Forensic Sciences, Michael B. Eyring, BS, Microforensics Institute, Ltd., and Arizona Dept. of Public Safety, Arizona.


 7. The Forensic Identification and Association of Human Hair, Richard E. Bisbing, BS, McCrone Associates, Inc.


 8. Forensic Paint Examination, John I. Thornton, D.Crim., Forensic Analytical Specialties, Inc., Hayward, California.


 9. Arson and Explosive Investigation, Charles R. Midkiff, MS, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, U.S. Treasury (Retired).


10. Modern Forensic Biology, Robert C. Shaler, Ph.D., Director of Forensic Biology, Office of Chief Medical Examiner City of New York.


11. Forensic Examination of Soil, Raymond C. Murray, Ph.D., Missoula, Montana; Louis Solebello, M.S., RJ Lee Group, Monroeville, Pennsylvania.


12. The Determination of Alcohol in Blood and Breath, Yale H. Caplan, Ph.D., DABFT; J. Robert Zettl, B.S., M.P.A., DABFE, Forensic Toxicology Consultants.


13. Questioned Document Examination, Richard L. Brunelle, MS, Forensic Chemist, Fredericksburg, Virginia.

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