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Author: Richard Laing (Drug Analysis Service, Health Canada, Burnaby, British Columbia) ,
Jay A. Siegel (Director, Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN, USA) ,
Jay A. Siegel (Director, Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN, USA) ,
Jay A. Siegel (Director, Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN, USA)
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint: Academic Press Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 19.10cm
, Height: 1.90cm
, Length: 24.80cm
Weight: 0.870kg
ISBN: 9780124339514
ISBN 10: 0124339514
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 10 April 2003
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Awaiting stock
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...readers with strong backgrounds will find a wealth of information... - CHOICE ...high quality paper enhances the quality of the numerous illustrations, particularly the color photos of substances discussed within. - CHOICE Throughout, the content is well referenced. - CHOICE ...qualities will make the book interesting to individuals with a strong background in chemistry and an understanding of physiologic processes. - CHOICE
...readers with strong backgrounds will find a wealth of information... ...the use of high quality paper enhances the quality of the numerous illustrations, particularly the color photos of substances discussed within. Throughout, the content is well referenced. These qualities will make the book interesting to individuals with a strong background in chemistry and an understanding of physiologic processes. - CHOICE
Author Information
Richard Laing is an Analytical Specialist with Health Canada's Drug Analysis Service Laboratory in Burnaby, BC and has an MSc specializing in the Mass Spectrometry and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy of natural products. He has spent the last twelve years working in clandestine laboratory investigations and is recognized as a leading Canadian expert in this field. His experience and seizure of clandestine laboratories transcends many drug types including Methamphetamine, Ecstasy, LSD, and Psilocybin production. Richard is a member on the International forensic drug standard setting committee SWGDrug. Richard also is a faculty member at the British Columbia Institute of Technology in the Faculty of Forensic Science. Jay Siegel is Director of the Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis and Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. He holds a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from George Washington University. He worked for 3 years at the Virginia Bureau of Forensic Sciences, analyzing drugs, fire residues and trace evidence. From 1980 to 2004 he was professor of forensic chemistry and Director of the forensic science program at Michigan State University in the School of Criminal Justice. Dr. Siegel has testified over 200 times as an expert witness in 12 states, Federal Court and Military Court. He is Editor in Chief of the Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences, author of Forensic Science: A Beginner's Guide and Fundamentals of Forensic Science and has over 30 publications in forensic science journals. Dr. Siegel was awarded the 2005 Paul Kirk Award for lifetime achievement in forensic science. In February 2009, he was named Distinguished Fellow by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. In April 2009 he was named the Distinguished Alumni Scholar Award by his alma mater, George Washington University.
