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Forensic Science Society 1986
Book Reviews Edited by
AR BROWNLIE
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Analytical Methods in Human Toxicology Pt. 1 A S Curry, Ed. (MacMillan Press, London, 1984, 319 pp., ZSBN 0 333 34866 4; no price stated) This volume is the first of two and consists of 10 chapters written by various experts in particular aspects of human toxicology who concentrate on the problems posed in their field and the analytical approach to resolving them. As would be expected from the editor's status, this is a book of high standards and is clearly well presented. The areas covered are: the detection of drugs by histochemical procedures, clinical toxicology, radio assays in toxicology, solvent abuse, mass spectrometry, tricyclic antidepressants and neuroleptics, analysis of local anaesthetics, indirect atomic absorption in toxicology and the analysis of the cannabinoids. Each chapter is well referenced and there are very few errors although a more careful reading of the chapter on mass spectrometry would have corrected some blemishes. Two of the chapters are very good. Chapter 9 on capillary G C is an excellent introduction to a technique which the toxicologists have been slow to use while the section on the cannabinoids is very detailed, extensively referenced and lucidly written. The only chapter which has questionable merit is that which relates to the indirect application of atomic absorption. The lack of specificity and, in most cases, sensitivity for organics makes this approach of little use in practical terms. In spite of this the book can be highly recommended and one looks forward to the complementary volume on the more difficult interpretive aspects of Human Toxicology. B CADDY
WITH THY SHARP TEETH THIS KNOT INTRINSICATE O F LIFE A T ONCE UNTIE
Knots and Crime G Budworth (Police Review, London, 1985, 203 pp., ZSBN 0 851 64017 6; £3.95) Knots and Crime, the second book by Geoffrey Budworth, deals with knots and knot tying. It is a detailed but inexpensive pocket-sized paperback written by a former police officer and a founder member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers. The introduction includes anecdotes on the usefulness of being able to identify knots, the history, manufacture and construction of rope, definitions, and a glossary of terms used in connection with rope and its manufacture. There is also instruction on the methods of drawing knots to record evidence. The greater part of the book is a classification of knots and their subsequent identification based on the number of crossing points found in the construction of each knot-a system developed by the author. About 120 basic knots have been classified with a description, line drawing and data on each knot with any alternative names.
Forensic Science Society 1986
Book Reviews Edited by
AR BROWNLIE
MORE ON DRUG SEEKING
Analytical Methods in Human Toxicology Pt. 1 A S Curry, Ed. (MacMillan Press, London, 1984, 319 pp., ZSBN 0 333 34866 4; no price stated) This volume is the first of two and consists of 10 chapters written by various experts in particular aspects of human toxicology who concentrate on the problems posed in their field and the analytical approach to resolving them. As would be expected from the editor's status, this is a book of high standards and is clearly well presented. The areas covered are: the detection of drugs by histochemical procedures, clinical toxicology, radio assays in toxicology, solvent abuse, mass spectrometry, tricyclic antidepressants and neuroleptics, analysis of local anaesthetics, indirect atomic absorption in toxicology and the analysis of the cannabinoids. Each chapter is well referenced and there are very few errors although a more careful reading of the chapter on mass spectrometry would have corrected some blemishes. Two of the chapters are very good. Chapter 9 on capillary G C is an excellent introduction to a technique which the toxicologists have been slow to use while the section on the cannabinoids is very detailed, extensively referenced and lucidly written. The only chapter which has questionable merit is that which relates to the indirect application of atomic absorption. The lack of specificity and, in most cases, sensitivity for organics makes this approach of little use in practical terms. In spite of this the book can be highly recommended and one looks forward to the complementary volume on the more difficult interpretive aspects of Human Toxicology. B CADDY
WITH THY SHARP TEETH THIS KNOT INTRINSICATE O F LIFE A T ONCE UNTIE
Knots and Crime G Budworth (Police Review, London, 1985, 203 pp., ZSBN 0 851 64017 6; £3.95) Knots and Crime, the second book by Geoffrey Budworth, deals with knots and knot tying. It is a detailed but inexpensive pocket-sized paperback written by a former police officer and a founder member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers. The introduction includes anecdotes on the usefulness of being able to identify knots, the history, manufacture and construction of rope, definitions, and a glossary of terms used in connection with rope and its manufacture. There is also instruction on the methods of drawing knots to record evidence. The greater part of the book is a classification of knots and their subsequent identification based on the number of crossing points found in the construction of each knot-a system developed by the author. About 120 basic knots have been classified with a description, line drawing and data on each knot with any alternative names.