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By
Eric Stauffer, School of Criminal Sciences, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Julia Dolan, Senior Forensic Chemist, Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Ammendale, MD,U.S.A.
Reta Newman, Laboratory Director, Pinellas County Forensic Laboratory, Largo, FL, U.S.A.
Description
The study of fire debris analysis is vital to the function of all fire investigations, and, as such, Fire Debris Analysis is
an essential resource for fire investigators. The present methods of analysis include the use of gas chromatography and gas chromatography-mass
spectrometry, techniques which are well established and used by crime laboratories throughout the world. However, despite their universality,
this is the first comprehensive resource that addresses their application to fire debris analysis.
Fire Debris Analysis covers
topics such as the physics and chemistry of fire and liquid fuels, the interpretation of data obtained from fire debris, and the future
of the subject. Its cutting-edge material and experienced author team distinguishes this book as a quality reference that should be on
the shelves of all crime laboratories.
Audience
Primary readers include fire debris analysts in crime laboratories, fire investigators who would like to learn more about fire debris
analysis (what happens to the evidence after it is collected), professors and training instructors teaching fire investigation, and forensic
science at universities and educational organizations.
Secondary readers include forensic consultants (generalists), and attorneys involved
in criminal cases and litigation involving the analysis of fire debris.
Contents
Introduction; History; Review of Basic Organic Chemistry; Chemistry and Physics of Fire and Liquid Fuels; Detection of Ignitable Liquid
Residues at Fire Scenes; Sample Collection; Flammable and Combustible Liquids; Gas Chromatography and Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry;
Interpretation of Data Obtained From Neat Ignitable Liquids; Preliminary Examination of Evidence; Extraction of Ignitable Liquid Residues
from Fire Debris; Interpretation of Data Obtained from Fire Debris; Other Techniques of Analysis and the Future of Fire Debris Analysis;
Other Possible Examinations Conducted on Fire Debris; Education, Training, and Certification; Standardization; Accreditation; Appendix:
Resources of Information
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Hardbound, 672 pages, publication date: DEC-2007
ISBN-13: 978-0-12-663971-1
ISBN-10: 0-12-663971-X
Imprint: ACADEMIC PRESS
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