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OverviewThis third edition of the textbook for forensic pathologists covers all aspects of the investigation of cause and time of death and interpretation of wounds. The emphasis of the book is on the practical application of knowledge/research findings. The book includes the European Autopsy Protocol, updated findings in relation to sudden death and histopathology throughout. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Pekka Saukko (Dr.med.univ. (Vienna), Dr.Med.Sci., Specialist in Forensic Medicine, Dr.h.c Professor and Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Turku, Turku, Finland) , Bernard Knight (University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, UK) , Pekka J. SaukkoPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Hodder Arnold Edition: 3rd New edition Dimensions: Width: 20.20cm , Height: 3.50cm , Length: 27.00cm Weight: 1.948kg ISBN: 9780340760444ISBN 10: 0340760443 Pages: 720 Publication Date: 30 January 2004 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Professional & Vocational Replaced By: 9780340972533 Format: Mixed media product Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock  Table of Contents1 The forensic autopsy 2 The pathophysiology of death 3 The establishment of identity of human remains 4 The pathology of wounds 5 Head and spinal injuries 6 Chest and abdominal injuries 7 Self-inflicted injury 8 Gunshot and explosion deaths 9 Transportation injuries 10 Abuse of human rights: deaths in custody 11 Burns and scalds 12 Electrical fatalities 13 Complications of injury 14 Suffocation and 'asphyxia' 15 Fatal pressure on the neck 16 Immersion deaths 17 Neglect, starvation and hypothermia 18 Deaths associated with sexual offences 19 Deaths associated with pregnancy 20 Infanticide and stillbirth 21 Sudden death in infancy 22 Fatal child abuse 23 Deaths associated with surgical procedures 24 Dysbarism and barotrauma 25 The pathology of sudden death 26 Forensic dentistry for the pathologist 27 Poisioning and the pathologist 28 Forensic aspects of alcohol 29 Carbon monoxide poisoning 30 Agrochemical poisoning 31 Poisoning by medicines 32 Death from narcotic and hallucinogenic drugs 33 Corrosive and metallic poisoning 34 Deaths from organic solventsReviews...this is a valuable, well written and well illustrated text that deserves to grace the shelves of forensic pathologists, and which will not be out of place on the shelf of any pathologist engaged in autopsy practice. -- ACP News Waiting for the new edition of Forensic Pathology has been like waiting for the new instalment of Harry Pottter and it has certainly been worth the wait. This follow-up..has significantly improved on its predecessors and stands head and shoulders above its competitors... ...This is an excellent book useable by all hospital pathologists, forensic pathologists and professions allied to forensic science and it should be seen on the shelves of ecery forensic pathologist's library. -- Science and Justice 2004 Hodder Arnold have yet again added a triumphant forensic text to their stable and are to be congratulated! -- www.forensicmed.co.uk 20040416 ...this is a valuable, well written and well illustrated text that deserves to grace the shelves of forensic pathologists, and which will not be out of place on the shelf of any pathologist engaged in autopsy practice. -- ACP News Waiting for the new edition of Forensic Pathology has been like waiting for the new instalment of Harry Pottter and it has certainly been worth the wait. This follow-up..has significantly improved on its predecessors and stands head and shoulders above its competitors... ...This is an excellent book useable by all hospital pathologists, forensic pathologists and professions allied to forensic science and it should be seen on the shelves of ecery forensic pathologist's library. -- Science and Justice 2004 Hodder Arnold have yet again added a triumphant forensic text to their stable and are to be congratulated! -- www.forensicmed.co.uk 20040416 Author InformationPekka Saukko, Professor and Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Turku, Finland. Bernard Knight, Emeritus Professor of Forensic Pathology, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff; and Formerly Consultant Forensic Pathologist to the Home Office, UK Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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