Forensic pathology for forensic scientists, police, and death investigators

Forensic Pathology for Police, Death Investigators, Attorneys, and Forensic Scientists is a forensic pathology book specifically written for professionals who interact with forensic pathologists. The book includes sections that address various general topics which are not normally present in the typical forensic pathology text, such as descriptions of medical, pathology and forensic pathology training, basic anatomy and physiology, an overview of other forensic science disciplines, and autopsy performance. Forensic Pathology for Police, Death Investigators, Attorneys, and Forensic Scientists also covers classic topics in forensic pathology, including death investigation, death certification, postmortem changes, and the entire range of case types, ranging from natural deaths to drug-related deaths to various types of violent death. The text is written in easy-to-understand language, and is complemented by hundreds of high-quality photographs. As an added bonus, a CD containing color versions of all of the photographs shown in the text, as well as hundreds of additional color photographs, is included. A textbook specifically written for a mixed audienceof professionals who interact with forensic pathologists, including police officers, attorneys, forensic scientists, coroners, medical examiners, and otherdeath investigators Includes general topics not typically covered in other forensic pathology texts, such as descriptions of medical, pathology, and forensic pathology training requirements, basic anatomy and physiology, a brief review of other (non-pathology) forensic sciences, and autopsy performance Ideal for use as an introductory text, yet contains sufficient detail and an abundance of high-quality photographs such that it is also suitable for use as a reference book for pathologists and even forensic pathologists

• ISBN: 978-1-58829-975-8
• Editorial: Humana
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 434
• Fecha Publicación: 01/12/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés