Post-mortem: Establishing the Cause of Death - Couverture souple

Koehler, Steven A.; Wecht, Cyril H.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1554072204 ISBN 13 : 9781554072200

Editeur : Firefly Books Ltd, 2006

Synopsis

"How forensic professionals determine the cause of an unnatural or violent death."Just how realistic are the autopsy scenes in television's "CSI"? Using full-color photographs and detailed illustrations, Postmortem provides an exhaustive expose of what really goes on in the autopsy room. The authors draw on 20 real-life case studies to describe the postmortem team of experts, the procedures they perform and the ways in which evidence is collected and interpreted. There are profiles of all the experts involved, including the scene photographer, the ballistics expert and the forensic toxicologist.The entire postmortem process is described in step-by-step detail, from photographing the body to weighing the organs and testing body fluids and tissue samples. Postmortem takes the reader on a fascinating journey to the truth that covers: The death scene investigationDetermination of identityAutopsy room protocolDetermination of the cause and manner of deathThe external examinationThe internal examinationThe case studies cited highlight extraordinary real-life situations, including death scenes that challenged investigators, botched autopsies, and initial examinations that puzzled pathologists and led them down the wrong path.Postmortem is a gripping story, perfect for true crime and forensics buffs.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Firefly Books Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1554072204
• ISBN 13: 9781554072200
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 176
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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