Lawrence Kobilinsky 
Forensic Chemistry Handbook 

A concise, robust introduction to the various topics covered by
the discipline of forensic chemistry

The Forensic Chemistry Handbook focuses on topics in each
of the major chemistry-related areas of forensic science. With
chapter authors that span the forensic chemistry field, this book
exposes readers to the state of the art on subjects such as
serology (including blood, semen, and saliva), DNA/molecular
biology, explosives and ballistics, toxicology, pharmacology,
instrumental analysis, arson investigation, and various other types
of chemical residue analysis. In addition, the Forensic
Chemistry Handbook:

* Covers forensic chemistry in a clear, concise, and authoritative
way

* Brings together in one volume the key topics in forensics where
chemistry plays an important role, such as blood analysis, drug
analysis, urine analysis, and DNA analysis

* Explains how to use analytical instruments to analyze crime
scene evidence

* Contains numerous charts, illustrations, graphs, and tables to
give quick access to pertinent information

Media focus on high-profile trials like those of Scott Peterson
or Kobe Bryant have peaked a growing interest in the fascinating
subject of forensic chemistry. For those readers who want to
understand the mechanisms of reactions used in laboratories to
piece together crime scenes–and to fully grasp the chemistry
behind it–this book is a must-have.

About the author

Lawrence Kobilinsky is currently the Chairman of the Department of Sciences and Professor of Biology and Immunology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. An internationally renowned forensic scientist, he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences as well as the New York Microscopical Society. He has published extensively in the areas of identification and individualization using protein genetic markers and DNA analysis, and is the coauthor of Wiley’s DNA: Forensic and Legal Applications.