Petrisor, Ioana Gloria, 1969-
Environmental forensics fundamentals : a practical guide / Ioana Gloria Petrisor. - xxxviii, 395 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 359-374) and index.
Section 1. Evidence -- section 2. Techniques -- section 3. Challenges and solutions.
"This book provides state-of-the-art information in the emerging field of environmental forensics. Exemplified through real case studies, it provides an up-to-date overview of main environmental forensics techniques. Emphasizing methodologies targeting both the contaminant and the associated environmental matrix, it presents a variety of challenging situations and offers appropriate solutions through practical application of forensic techniques. The book is meant to function as a "road map" providing users with a comprehensive forensic toolkit and the knowledge of how to use it in challenging situations"-- "The information included in this book will enable any professional working within the environmental field--scientist, engineer, lawyer, regulator, or industrial site operator--to acquire the knowledge and understanding needed for the practice of environmental forensics. The book provides principles as well as detail; examples; real and hypothetical case studies; and hints to guide the reader and also equips the reader with key knowledge and strategy-building skills"--
College of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences
9781466571587 (hardback)
2013044501
Environmental forensics.
LAW / Forensic Science.
SCIENCE / Chemistry / General.
SCIENCE / Environmental Science.
TD193.4 / .P48 2014
363.25945/P44
Environmental forensics fundamentals : a practical guide / Ioana Gloria Petrisor. - xxxviii, 395 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 359-374) and index.
Section 1. Evidence -- section 2. Techniques -- section 3. Challenges and solutions.
"This book provides state-of-the-art information in the emerging field of environmental forensics. Exemplified through real case studies, it provides an up-to-date overview of main environmental forensics techniques. Emphasizing methodologies targeting both the contaminant and the associated environmental matrix, it presents a variety of challenging situations and offers appropriate solutions through practical application of forensic techniques. The book is meant to function as a "road map" providing users with a comprehensive forensic toolkit and the knowledge of how to use it in challenging situations"-- "The information included in this book will enable any professional working within the environmental field--scientist, engineer, lawyer, regulator, or industrial site operator--to acquire the knowledge and understanding needed for the practice of environmental forensics. The book provides principles as well as detail; examples; real and hypothetical case studies; and hints to guide the reader and also equips the reader with key knowledge and strategy-building skills"--
College of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences
9781466571587 (hardback)
2013044501
Environmental forensics.
LAW / Forensic Science.
SCIENCE / Chemistry / General.
SCIENCE / Environmental Science.
TD193.4 / .P48 2014
363.25945/P44
