The number-one guide, internationally, to all aspects of forensic
isotope analysis, thoroughly updated and revised and featuring many
new case studies
This edition of the internationally acclaimed guide to forensic stable
isotope analysis uses real-world examples to bridge discussions of the
basic science, instrumentation and analytical techniques underlying
forensic isotope profiling and its various technical applications. Case
studies describe an array of applications, many of which were developed
by the author himself. They include cases in which isotope profiling was
used in murder, and drugs-related crime investigations, as well as for
pharmaceutical and food authenticity control studies.
Updated with coverage of exciting advances occurring in the field since
the publication of the 1st edition, this 2nd
edition explores innovative new techniques and applications in forensic
isotope profiling, as well as key findings from original research. More
than a simple update, though, this edition has been significantly
revised in order to address serious problems that can arise from
non-comparable and unfit-for-purpose stable isotope data. To that end,
Part II has been virtually rewritten with greater emphasis now being
placed on important quality control issues in stable isotope analysis in
general and forensic stable isotope analysis in particular.
- Written in a highly accessible style that will appeal to
practitioners, researchers and students alike
- Illustrates the many strengths and potential pitfalls of forensic
stable isotope analysis
- Uses recent case examples to bridge underlying principles with
technical applications
- Presents hands-on applications that let experienced researchers and
forensic practitioners match problems with success stories
- Includes new chapters devoted to aspects of quality control and
quality assurance, including scale normalisation, the identical
treatment principle, hydrogen exchange and accreditation
Stable Isotope Forensics, 2nd Edition is an important
professional resource for forensic scientists, law enforcement
officials, public prosecutors, defence attorneys, forensic
anthropologists and others for whom isotope profiling has become an
indispensable tool of the trade. It is also an excellent introduction to
the field for senior undergraduate and graduate forensic science
students.
"All students of forensic criminology, and all law enforcement officers
responsible for the investigation of serious crime, will want to study
this book. Wolfram highlights the value, and future potential, of Stable
Isotope Forensics as an emerging powerful tool in the investigation of
crime."
--Roy McComb, Deputy Director, Specialist Investigations, National Crime
Agency (NCA), UK
**"**A single author text in these days is rare and the value of this
book lies in the dedication and experience of the author which is
evident in the clarity of prose, the honest illustration of evidence and
the realistic practical application of the subject - it makes this a
text of genuine scientific value."
-- Prof Dame Sue Black, PhD, DBE, OBE, FRSE, Leverhulme Research Centre
for Forensic Science, University of Dundee, UK
The book provides an excellent, vivid and comprehensible introduction
into the world of stable isotope science and analytics. Compared to the
first edition, the aspects of quality control and assurance in the
analysis of stable isotopes in general, and forensic application in
particular, are now taking much more room. This allows the book to serve
the target groups: students, academic professionals and practitioners,
and serves as a solid resource of basic and applicable information about
the strengths and potential pitfalls of the application of stable
isotope signatures. The present high-quality book shows the great
potential of stable isotopes and is a must for everyone interested in
isotope forensics.
M.E. Böttcher & U. Flenker, Isotopes in Environmental and Health
Studies, January 2018.
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