Includes bibliographical references and index.

An introduction to forensic chemistry and physical evidence -- Chemical tests -- The microscope -- Light spectroscopy -- Advanced spectroscopy -- Chromatography -- Inorganic poisons and contaminants -- Controlled substances -- Toxicology -- Trace evidence -- Questioned documents and impression evidence -- Latent print development -- Firearms -- Arson and explosives -- Cbrne chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives -- Environmental forensics.