Now in its second edition, Forensic Investigation of
Explosions draws on the editor's 30 years of explosives
casework experience, including his work on task forces
set up to investigate major explosives incidents. Dr.
Alexander Beveridge provides a broad, multidisciplinary
approach, assembling the contributions of
internationally recognized experts who present the
definitive reference work on the subject.Topics
discussed include: The physics and chemistry of
explosives and explosions The detection of hidden
explosives The effect of explosions on structures and
persons Aircraft sabotage investigations Explosion scene
investigations Casework management The role of forensic
scientists Analysis of explosives and their residues
Forensic pathology as it relates to explosives
Presentation of expert testimony With nearly 40 percent
more material, this new edition contains revised
chapters and several new topics, including: A profile of
casework management in the UK Forensic Explosives
Laboratory, one of the world's top labs, with a
discussion of their management system, training
procedures, and practical approaches to problem solving
Properties and analysis of improvised explosives An
examination of the Bali bombings and the use of mobile
analytical techniques and mobile laboratories The
collection, analysis, and presentation of evidence in
vehicle-borne improvised explosive device cases, as
evidenced in attacks on US overseas targets This volume
offers valuable information to all members of prevention
and post-blast teams.Each chapter was written by an
expert or experts in a specific field and provides
well-referenced information underlying best practices
that can be used in the field, laboratory, conference
room, classroom, or courtroom. |
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