Handbook of Forensic Medicine 2e 3V Set

The Second Edition of Handbook of Forensic Medicine provides a comprehensive and international approach to forensic medicine, covering new topics such as crime scene investigation, blood stain pattern analysis, terrorist attacks, fire disasters, and molecular pathology. It also includes case studies and the latest developments in forensic molecular biology, toxicology, molecular pathology, and immunohistochemistry.

Format: Hardback
Length: 1776 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2022
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

The Second Edition of Handbook of Forensic Medicine, edited by Burkhard Madea, is a comprehensive and international approach to forensic medicine. It offers new coverage of crime scene investigation, blood stain pattern analysis, terrorist attacks, fire disasters, new psychoactive substances, and molecular pathology. The book also provides a thorough review of all aspects of forensic medicine, with chapters representing all aspects of quality control and best practice. The chapters include case studies throughout to help illustrate the concepts discussed and emphasize the links between diverse subdisciplines.

Handbook of Forensic Medicine 2e also covers the latest developments in forensic molecular biology, forensic toxicology, molecular pathology, and immunohistochemistry. It also offers a thorough introduction to the duties of forensic medicine in modern societies, including discussions of the international guidelines and accreditation in forensic medicine. Comprehensive explorations of medical aspects of death, including the nature and definition of death, autopsy, and mass disaster victim identification, practical discussions of traumatology and violent death, including asphyxiation, electrocution, and lightning, infanticide, and medical malpractice, and in-depth examinations of sudden and unexpected death from natural causes, including postmortem biochemistry.

This is a must-read resource for every specialist in forensic medicine, toxicology, and haemogenetics, as well as anyone expected to prepare a report.

Weight: 5540g
Dimension: 286 x 222 x 101 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119648550