From the study of explosives and bodily fluids to drug analysis and fingerprints, chemical methods have played a major role in crime investigation in the last few decades. Forensic Chemistry examines the many ways these scientific techniques have infiltrated crime investigation in today's world.This accessible volume examines the chemical characteristics of fuels and explosives, as well as arson-related methods; other ways of identifying criminals through chemical processes, including blood and bodily fluid analyses, the chemical characteristics found in fibers and hair, and latent and DNA fingerprinting; and the chemical properties of drug analysis. Biographical information on important researchers in the field is also included. This volume is an excellent resource for students interested in the chemical methods used behind the crime scene.

A guide to the role of chemistry in our environment. It provides a general introduction to the role of chemistry in environmental issues, including air and water pollution, solid wastes, and the field of green chemistry.

Product Description: Offers an overview of the information about the solar system, the planets, comets and meteors, and other features of our universe. Beginning with an explanation of the origin of the universe, this book discusses various developments in our understanding of the chemical composition and chemical changes within stars, comets and meteors...read more

Discusses how drugs work in the human body and how they are created and describes the historical search for chemical compounds, both man-made and natural, that will cure disease, alleviate pain, and make human life longer, more comfortable, and more pleasurable.Discusses how drugs work in the human body and how they are created and describes the historical search for chemical compounds, both man-made and natural, that will cure disease, alleviate pain, and make human life longer, more comfortable, and more pleasurable.

Discusses the use of chemicals and additives to add flavor, color, or texture; improve nutritional value; or retard decay in food products, covering the science behind these changes and how they have been both embraced and condemned by the public.

Product Description: Nature has a remarkable variety of ways of assembling atoms and molecules to form natural products, and people still have a great deal to learn from these processes. But natural methods provide no more than a hint of the host of new products that can be made...read more

Each volume in this invaluable resource contains more than 150 biographical profiles of Latinos who have influenced and continue to impact the Latino community, the United States, and the world in a variety of fields and professions.

Exploring the political and ethical issues associated with stem cell research, a one-stop reference gives students and general readers alike a comprehensive look at both the science and the controversy surrounding this groundbreaking study.

Presents alphabetical entries that provide an overview of the compound's properties, the ways it is made, common uses, and potential hazards.

Describes the structure, chemical properties, common compounds, and practical uses for each element

Provides a research guide for the debate regarding nuclear power.

Discusses the composition and properties of air and examines air's connection to a variety of topics in meteorology, biology, and the arts. (view table of contents)

More than two hundred entries examine the role of water in the natural world and in human society, discussing scientific issues, the uses of water and steam, and the symbolism of water in art, literature, and religion. (view table of contents)

Explores combustion and the role of fire in everyday life, its impact on all aspects of human endeavor, and its role in mythology and other realms of human thought and action. (view table of contents)

Product Description: Building confidence while building everyday math skills Following one (fictional) family s income and expenses over the course of a year, your students will experience how basic math capability affects: Budgeting Writing a check Shopping Making home repairs Buying a car, and many other activities...read more

Presents articles describing the causes and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment (both traditional and alternative), prognosis, and prevention of various diseases, disorders, injuries, and infections. (view table of contents)

Product Description: This edition includes acid-base chemistry and thermochemistry. Chemistry Problems is the authoritative resource for practice problems covering all the essentials. Includes: Atomic structure Stoichiometry Solutions chemistry, and Electrochemistry...read more

Product Description: This informative reference series is designed to help students understand the impact that science has had on the course of human history. Each set (the 18th and 20th century sets will come out in 2001 and 2002) focuses on a particular time period and consists of five topically arranged chapters covering life sciences, mathematics, medicine, physical sciences and technology...read more

Presents articles describing the causes and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment (both traditional and alternative), prognosis, and prevention of various diseases, disorders, injuries, and infections. (view table of contents)

Provides artilces covering recent advances in basic and applied physics along with information on leaders in the field, legal issues, career opportunities, statistics, and print and electronic sources. (view table of contents)

An exploration of the controversies surrounding the impact of science and technology on daily life discusses such subjects as cloning, needle exchange programs, zero population growth, and electroconvulsive shock therapy. (view table of contents)