Environmental Forensics and its Effects on Investigations [Paperback]

Greg MacMaster (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1589612876 | ISBN-13: 978-1589612877 | Publication Date: April 25, 2006

Provides the first complete, scientific review of this emerging medico-legal field and helps readers understand the complexities of environmental elements that can have a dramatic impact on an investigation. It outlines techniques for identifying differences and how this can drastically impact the estimated time of death in humans or any investigation where temperature, humidity, winds and other weather elements are a factor. Written by an expert in environmental/atmospheric investigations, the text provides detailed information on different cooling rate techniques applicable to the human body-post mortem and insect growth rates in entomology, plus an in-depth look at how the practicing meteorologist (or other forensic professional) can start his/her own forensic business with a review of legal terms, range of consulting fees, sample testimony letter and the nuances of dealing with the legal profession in and out of the courtroom.

Product Details

• Paperback: 284 pages
• Publisher: PageFree Publishing, Inc. (April 25, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589612876
• ISBN-13: 978-1589612877
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,677,529 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This first edition is now longer available, February 21, 2010

By 

Gregory D. MacMaster "Forensic Weatherman" (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Environmental Forensics and its Effects on Investigations (Paperback)

PLEASE DO NOT BUY THE FIRST EDITION OF THE BOOK, IT IS NO LONGER IN PRINT AT THIS TIME. 2nd EDITION IS NOW AVAILABLE!

After 3 years when Environmental Forensics and it's effects on investigations was published by Pagefree Publishing, there was no royalty paid to the author. So, I decided to take them to court. Until this is resolved, there's been a demand for the book to be used in academic institutions and I needed to add more chapters and give it a new ISBN number. The second edition is now available but not through Amazon at this time.

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BOOK REVIEWS for the 2nd Edition
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"Forensics - the new buzz word. Finding a compilation of topics on this new and fascinating field is not easy. Greg MacMaster has created a terrific book that introduces many topics in the complex and varied field of forensics. This is a 'must read' for anyone who has an interest in this rapidly emerging area. It is required reading for the 'Forensic Meteorology' class that I teach at the University of Nevada at Reno and I am sure it will soon be required in many other forensic courses across the nation. A great introduction to a fascinating study! "

Elizabeth J. Austin, Ph.D., C.C.M.
President
WeatherExtreme Ltd.
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"As a consulting meteorologist, Mac Master's book has been extremely helpful in my preparation of reports for law firms and insurance companies. It's a great reference book for anyone interested in beginning work as a forensic meteorologist. The book acts like a "Forensic Meteorology Reference Guide", complete with tips on how to gather information and how to bill invoices to clients. It was exactly what I needed when I was getting my forensic meteorology business off the ground and I'm extremely grateful he wrote it. I can't wait for his next book!"

Aaron Mentkowski, CBM
WKBW-TV Buffalo , New York , NY , USA
Meteorologist
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Table of Contents

Purpose: Environmental Forensics
Chapter 1 Forensic Meteorology
Chapter 2 Accessibility & Availability of Data
Chapter 3 Legal Understanding, the Basics,
Chapter 4 Pathology/Medical Examiner
Chapter 5 Entomology
Chapter 6 Forensic Toxicology
Chapter 7 Nat'l Guidelines for Death Inv.
Chapter 8 Aviation Accident Investigations
Chapter 9 Construction
Chapter 10 Dendrochronology - Tree Dating
Chapter 11 Auto Accidents
Chapter 12 Drowning Victims
Chapter 13 Hydrodynamics
Chapter 14 Ghost Ship
Chapter 15 Underwater Search & Recovery
Chapter 16 Sample case files from archives
Chapter 17 Resources, Links
Bibliography

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Authors Comments, February 19, 2007

By 

Greg MacMaster "Forensic Weatherman" (Traverse City, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Environmental Forensics and its Effects on Investigations (Paperback)

Environmental Forensics is often miss-understood by other forensic scientists and investigators. A cursory review of weather elements can impact an investigation dramatically! Micro-analysis of critical data by a Forensic Meteorologist can reduce risk and limit liability in the investigation. It's time other forensic professionals know what is available other than the high and low temperature for the day.

Used by Pathologists, Entomologists, CSI, Climatologists, Meteorologists, Crime Scene Writers, Medical Examiners, Forensic Experts and many more.