Overview

This book covers human identification, trauma analysis, and forensic biomechanics of the foot, ankle, tibia, and femur as frequently encountered in mass casualty incidents, human decomposition, and human rights abuse investigations.

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Author:   Jeremy Rich ,  Dorothy E. Dean ,  Robert H. Powers
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Imprint:   Humana Press Inc.
Edition:   2005 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.119kg
ISBN:  

9781588292698

ISBN 10:   158829269
Pages:   422
Publication Date:   24 February 2005
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part I. Analysis, Development, and Identification Markers The Decomposition of Human Remains: A Biochemical Perspective Robert H. Powers Forensically Significant Skeletal Anatomy Nancy E. Tatarek and Dorothy E. Dean Normal Osteology of the Knee Joint and Markers of Stress and Injury Emily A. Craig Anthropological Analysis of the Lower Extremity: Determining Sex, Race, and Stature From Skeletal Elements Nancy E. Tatarek and Paul W. Sciulli Estimating Age at Death Douglas H. Ubelaker Radiology of the Lower Extremity B. G. Brogdon Part II. Trauma Analysis and Reconstruction Injuries to Children: A Surgeon's Perspective Jonathan I. Groner Skeletal Trauma Analysis of the Lower Extremity Alison Galloway and Lauren Zephro Biomechanics of Impact Injury David J. Porta Injuries of the Thigh, Knee, and Ankle as Reconstructive Factors in Road Traffic Accidents Grzegorz Teresinski Biomechanical Analysis of Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents Scott D. Batterman and Steven C. Batterman Part III. Foot Identification Case Studies, Pedal Evidence, and Ongoing Research 'The Game is Afoot': Feet Help Solve Forensic Puzzles in the United States and Overseas Julie Mather Saul and Frank P. Saul The Role of Feet and Footwear in Medicolegal Investigations John A. DiMaggio Ongoing Research Into Barefoot Impression Evidence Robert B. Kennedy Index

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From the reviews: <p>.,. a major step forward, mainly in the radiological, traumatological and biomechanical chapters...it will greatly enhance day to day work for experts in the specific field of forensic medicine. - International Journal of Legal Medicine <p>.,. useful reference text for any agency involved in identification, accident reconstruction, and footprint identification. - Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal <p> This is the latest book in the ever-growing Forensic Science and Medicine series, published by Humana under the overall editorship of Steve Karch. a ] It is broken down into several neat chapters a ] which are well written, well illustrated and complement more general texts efficiently. a ] this book could be a useful addition to the forensic pathologista (TM)s library. (Dr S Kolar, American College of Physicians News, Spring, 2006)

From the reviews: ...a major step forward, mainly in the radiological, traumatological and biomechanical chapters...it will greatly enhance day to day work for experts in the specific field of forensic medicine. - International Journal of Legal Medicine ...useful reference text for any agency involved in identification, accident reconstruction, and footprint identification. - Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal This is the latest book in the ever-growing Forensic Science and Medicine series, published by Humana under the overall editorship of Steve Karch. ... It is broken down into several neat chapters ... which are well written, well illustrated and complement more general texts efficiently. ... this book could be a useful addition to the forensic pathologist's library. (Dr S Kolar, American College of Physicians News, Spring, 2006)

From the reviews: ...a major step forward, mainly in the radiological, traumatological and biomechanical chapters...it will greatly enhance day to day work for experts in the specific field of forensic medicine. - International Journal of Legal Medicine ...useful reference text for any agency involved in identification, accident reconstruction, and footprint identification. - Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal This is the latest book in the ever-growing Forensic Science and Medicine series, published by Humana under the overall editorship of Steve Karch. ... It is broken down into several neat chapters ... which are well written, well illustrated and complement more general texts efficiently. ... this book could be a useful addition to the forensic pathologist's library. (Dr S Kolar, American College of Physicians News, Spring, 2006)

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