| Explosives and Chemical Weapons Identification Contributor(s): Crippin, James B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0849333385 ISBN-13: 9780849333385 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $247.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2005 Annotation: A noteworthy volume in the Forensic Science Techniques series, Explosives and Chemical Weapons Identification provides identification capabilities for 468 different explosive and chemical weapons formulations. Forensic specialist James B. Crippin presents detailed descriptions of each of the weapons formulations by breaking down the material into the five concise categories. Each weapon is clearly distinguished by its common name, various synonyms, its class, the major ingredients, and the most common uses. A handy reference packed with critical information and 100 illustrations, this is an essential resource that every forensic professional should have within close reach. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Dermatology - Technology & Engineering | Military Science |
| Dewey: 623.452 |
| LCCN: 2005049657 |
| Series: Forensic Science Techniques |
| Physical Information: 0.66" H x 6.56" W x 9.04" (0.94 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Chemicalsare a part of daily life and can be found all around us. Many common chemicals when mixed improperly - whether intentionally or not - can pose serious consequences to those who come in contact with them. Written by an author who is an experiencedhazmat-qualifiedfirst responder, forensicspecialist, and educator, Explosives and Chemical Weapons Identification provides the means to quickly identify the type of explosive or chemical weapon at hand upon arriving at the scene. A thorough and accessible reference, this book contains the identification capabilities for 468 different formulations for explosives and chemical weapons. It presents detailed descriptions for each of these formulations by breaking down their materials into five concise categories: common name, synonym, class, ingredients, and use. The materials are also indexed by common name, class, and ingredient. A handy reference packed with critical information and over 350 illustrations and photographs to aid in visual identification, Explosives and Chemical Weapons Identification is an essential resource that every first responder and forensic professional must have within reach every time. |