Current Methods in Forensic Gunshot Residue Analysis (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780849300295)

With the ever-spreading problem of violent crime in today's society, techniques to assist forensic scientists and other law enforcement personnel have come to the forefront. With improvement in collection methods and analytical tools to conduct more thorough analyses, gunshot residue examination has made a dramatic impact as an area of trace evidence that is essential in the investigation and prosecution of violent crime.

Current Methods in Forensic Gunshot Residue Analysis deals with major areas of gunshot residue analysis such as current and future methods of analysis, collection techniques, interpretation of evidence as well as expert testimony and report writing.

This text is a necessity for any forensic scientist conducting this type of analysis and all other law enforcement personnel, academia, and lawyers involved in the investigation and prosecution of violent crimes involving firearms.

Author: A. J. Schwoeble, David L. Exline
ISBN-10: 0849300290
ISBN-13: 9780849300295
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 06/27/2000
Pages: 186
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.47h x 6.29w x 0.57d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 09/01/2000 pg. 11