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Robert H. Powers,Dorothy E. Dean

Forensic Toxicology: Mechanisms and Pathology

Forensic Toxicology: Mechanisms and Pathology

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Forensic Toxicology: Mechanisms and Pathology is a book designed for upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level courses that introduces toxicology concepts from a forensic perspective. It provides an understanding of the mechanistic basis of the action of drugs and toxins, addressing their physiologic and pathologic consequences on the affected organ system. It also focuses on technological advances in the field and includes cases that demonstrate real-world consequences of the effects of toxins upon organ systems.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 274 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


Forensic Toxicology: Mechanisms and Pathology is a comprehensive textbook designed for upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level courses in toxicology. It provides a thorough understanding of toxicology concepts from a forensic perspective, emphasizing the mechanistic basis of drug and toxin action and their physiological and pathologic consequences on the affected organ systems.

The book offers a comprehensive overview of organ system physiology and pathology, exploring how toxins and drugs interact with these systems. It includes case histories, photographs of gross pathology, and photomicrographs to illustrate the processes and effects of toxic substances on the body. Furthermore, the book emphasizes technological advances in the field, showcasing real-world consequences of toxin effects on organ systems, such as impairment in DUI cases or the fatal induction of cardiac arrhythmia.

In addition to its theoretical aspects, Forensic Toxicology: Mechanisms and Pathology offers practical insights into the field, including methods for identifying types of toxins, analyzing toxicological evidence, and interpreting toxicological findings in legal cases. It serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and professionals in forensic science, medicine, and law enforcement.

Overall, Forensic Toxicology: Mechanisms and Pathology is an essential textbook for anyone interested in advancing their knowledge of toxicology and its applications in the forensic and medical fields.

Weight: 508g
Dimension: 280 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367777944

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