Color Atlas and Manual of Microscopy for Criminalists, Chemists, and Conservators [Hardcover]

Nicholas Petraco (Author), Thomas Kubic (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 29, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0849312450 | ISBN-13: 978-0849312458 | Edition: 1

Professionals in many disciplines, from archeology to forensic science and anthropology, must be able to identify organic and inorganic fibers and particles. In a single source, this book presents a range of simple methods to help readers quickly characterize and identify a broad range of materials. Covering substances such as hair and fibers, minerals and soils, paints, drugs, and dust, the book presents the basic principles of microscopy and directions for sample preparation and examination. Most importantly, it offers more than 400 color photomicrographs of the most commonly encountered materials for specimen comparison and rapid identification.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 313 pages
• Publisher: CRC Press; 1 edition (September 29, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849312450
• ISBN-13: 978-0849312458
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #319,627 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Color Atlas of Microscopy, March 2, 2008

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P. Diaczuk - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Color Atlas and Manual of Microscopy for Criminalists, Chemists, and Conservators (Hardcover)

I highly recommend this book for both students enrolled in a college-level forensic microscopy course and for practicing forensic scientists as a desk reference. It is packed with hundreds of color photomicrographs that are referenced and described in the text. Diagrams assist in understanding light paths through specimens. Actual case studies from Petraco and Kubic integrate the theoretical concepts with practical applications.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Microscopy color atlas, March 3, 2008

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Dale K. Purcell "Chemistdp" (Portland, Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Color Atlas and Manual of Microscopy for Criminalists, Chemists, and Conservators (Hardcover)

This textbook is a must have for both practicing microscopists and students of microscopy. The text photographically illustrates proper techniques used by professional microscopists in a variety of microscopical applications. The references provided with each chapter provide a great avenue for further studies. I highly recommend this textbook to college professors who teach introductory or advanced techniques of microscopy.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay, but could be better, July 3, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Color Atlas and Manual of Microscopy for Criminalists, Chemists, and Conservators (Hardcover)

This "atlas and manual" is okay, but could be better.

The many images entice the reader/viewer. However,
the detractions are numerous. For instance, there
is an over abundant usage of acronyms. Secondly, many
chapters are too few pages and followed by splattering
of references. This reader believes the authors are
displaying their bookshelf in the reference sections.
Thirdly, there are many redundant images and charts.
Fourthly, many of the schematics are unprofessional

graphics, as if drawn in MSPaint. Fifthly, the figures
on common minerals and their crystal systems confuses
the reader/viewer with their morphology. There are some
technical errors, such as stating that "fiber glass" is
made from "silicone dioxide" and it is a "natural" polymer.
"Silicone".....really! Finally, I shall be sure to purchase
"melt mount".