{"product_id":"methods-in-environmental-forensics-stephen-m-mudge-9780849350078","title":"Methods in Environmental Forensics","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile environmental catastrophes can be naturally occurring, often they are the result of criminal intent or malfeasance. Sorting out the details when the land itself is the only witness requires a special set of investigative skills. For accountability to be established, investigators must be able to answer these questions with a measure of scientific certainty: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow and when did the contamination occur? \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWho caused the contamination? \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat are the consequences and extent of liability? \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffering investigators a complete field manual, Methods in Environmental Forensics organizes the work of leading international experts who demonstrate the most effective techniques for determining the source of environmental contaminations. The book begins with the presentation of a case and follows the tasks of an active investigator from the case's inception up through the delivery of expert court testimony. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe text then reviews those scientific methods that have been used with success in environmental forensic investigations. Detailed information is provided on chemical fingerprinting techniques as they apply to ground water, soils, sediments, and air. Lastly, the scientific methods presented are examined from a legal perspective with an emphasis on the admissibility and presentation of evidence and the delivery of expert testimony. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unique and comprehensive volume gives forensic chemists, investigators and attorneys the tools needed to solve mysteries of toxic devastation and build cases that will establish the accountability of those responsible. Its editor, Stephen M. Mudge, has been conducting environmental forensic investigations for many years. He has served as an expert witness in several environmental contamination cases, and he continues to research new methods for the quantification and source apportionment of chemicals around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen M. Mudge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0849350077\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780849350078\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 404\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.10w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScitech Book News\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2009 pg. 148","brand":"Stephen M. Mudge","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48065213366527,"sku":"9780849350078","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ee87a9e7-50a9-40dd-be0a-24096c05ed8b.jpg?v=1768673725","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/methods-in-environmental-forensics-stephen-m-mudge-9780849350078","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}