Description
Book SynopsisDeath Investigation: An Introduction to Forensic Pathology for the Nonscientist provides students and law enforcement professionals with an accurate, clear overview of forensic pathology. It presents death investigation at the scene and autopsy, providing readers with a broad understanding of forensic pathology and giving them a clear picture of what happens after the examination of the scene. Readers learn what first responders should (and should not) do at the scene, and get a forensic pathologist''s perspective on the importance of preserving evidence.
Death Investigation methodically explains what happens during autopsy to determine cause and manner of death including particulars of blunt-force trauma, sharp-force injuries, asphyxia, and gunshot wounds and how findings are presented in court. Written for a criminal justice audience by a practicing forensic pathologist and educator,
Death Investigation makes challenging forensics concepts accessible to n
Trade Review"… introduces the principles of death investigation to nonscientists, including students and law enforcement professionals…details the history of death investigation, professional roles, death scene investigation, death certification, time of death, autopsy procedures, identification, and the investigation of blunt-force trauma, gunshot wounds,…"-- ProtoView.com, April 2014
Table of ContentsChapter 1: History of Death Investigation
Chapter 2: Death Scene Investigation
Chapter 3: Death Certification
Chapter 4: Time of Death
Chapter 5: Autopsy Procedure
Chapter 6: Identification
Chapter 7: Blunt-Force Trauma
Chapter 8: Gunshot Wounds
Chapter 9: Sharp-Force Injuries
Chapter 10: Sudden Death in Adults
Chapter 11: Sudden Death in Children
Chapter 12: Asphyxia
Chapter 13: Special Circumstances
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