Investigating Chemistry: A Forensic Science Perspective

Matthew E. Johll

ISBN 10: 0716764334 / ISBN 13: 9780716764335

Published by W. H. Freeman and Company, New York, 2007

About this Item

Forensic science is becoming an increasingly popular subject for today's students, as well as being the inspiration for countless hit television shows. Now, Matthew Johll has created an innovative, new chemistry book that introduces students from a non-science background to the fundamentals of chemistry, through a captivating array of examples and applications from real-life crime scenes, Sherlock Holmes' stories and authentic accounts of drug deals, murders and thefts. 457 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Science::Forensics; United States; Science & Technology; ISBN: 0716764334. ISBN/EAN: 9780716764335. Inventory No: 248649.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Investigating Chemistry: A Forensic Science Perspective
• Publisher: W. H. Freeman and Company, New York
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0716764334
• ISBN 13: 9780716764335
• Binding: Hardcover (Printed Boards)
• Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science::Forensics

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Synopsis

The role of science to criminal investigations has inspired hit television shows and is captivating millions of people.  Now there is a new chemistry book that uses a unique forensic chemistry theme to introduce basic chemical concepts to students who are not science-savvy but who must take a science course to fulfill requirements. Matthew Johll's refreshing new approach gives students a captivating new context for learning the fundamentals of chemistry and helps them sort the facts from the fiction when it comes to the crime-solving capabilities of current chemical practice.

About the Author

MATTHEW JOHLL is Professor of Chemistry and Forensic Science at Illinois Valley Community College, USA.