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Forensic Pathology
A graduate level text-reference for those studying or teaching forensic pathology that is an excellent reference for casework
Max M. Houck (Edited by)
9780128022610, Elsevier Science
Hardback, published 10 October 2016
436 pages
23.4 x 19 x 2.8 cm, 1.38 kg
Forensic Pathology, the latest volume in the Advanced Forensic Science series that grew out of the recommendations from the 2009 NAS Report serves as a graduate level text for those studying and teaching forensic pathology, and is an excellent reference for forensic pathologists’ libraries or for use in their casework. Coverage includes postmortem interval, autopsy, trauma, causes of death, identification, and professional issues. Edited by a world-renowned leading forensic expert, this series provides a long overdue solution for the forensic science community.
Section 1. Overview Introduction Principles of Forensic Science Forensic Classification of Evidence Interpretation/The Comparative Method Clinical Forensic Medicine—Overview Forensic Pathology—Principles and Overview History of Forensic Sciences Key Terms Review Questions Discussion Questions Section 2. Postmortem Interval Introduction Postmortem Interval Early and Late Postmortem Changes Estimation of the Time Since Death Vital Reactions and Wound Healing Key Terms Review Questions Discussion Questions Section 3. Autopsy Introduction External Postmortem Examination Autopsy Histopathology Postmortem Imaging Key Terms Review Questions Discussion Questions Section 4. Trauma Introduction Blunt Injury Burns and Scalds Asphyctic Deaths—Overview and Pathophysiology Strangulation Traumatic and Postural Asphyxia, Physical Restraint Immersion Deaths Sharp Trauma Systemic Response to Trauma Gunshot Wounds Domestic Violence Child Abuse Defense Wounds Self-Inflicted Injury Torture Traffic Injuries and Deaths Key Terms Review Questions Discussion Questions Section 5. Causes of Death Introduction Sudden Natural Death Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Hyperthermia and Hypothermia Electrocution and Lightning Strike Deaths Associated with Medical Procedures Neonaticide Key Terms Review Questions Discussion Questions Section 6. Identification Introduction Identification Forensic Age Estimation Personal Identification in Forensic Anthropology Identification of the Living The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) Disaster Victim Identification Airplane Crashes and Other Mass Disasters Key Terms Review Questions Discussion Questions Section 7. Professional Issues Introduction Crime Scene to Court Expert Witness Qualifications and Testimony Health and Safety Deaths in Custody Suicide National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) Key Terms Review Questions Discussion Questions
