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A clinical look at child abuse. Focuses on the clinical evidence of child abuse to help you correctly diagnose and treat these cases. This unique, well-illustrated clinical reference, in print and online, provides new insights into the presentation and differential diagnosis of physical abuse and looks at the biomechanics of injury, as well as other factors. It's also an ideal review tool for exam preparation.

The former chief medical examiner for Rockland County, N.Y., who wrote the definitive textbook on forensic pathology, provides a firsthand look inside eleven of his most notorious cases, following the scientific investigative process and the work of the pathologist from the crime scene to the world of high-tech criminal detection. Dr. Zugibe takes us through the whole process: we visit the often grisly crime scene; we inspect the body, palpate the...

"Fifteen different fields of forensics are examined, each accompanied by a brief introduction and real-life examples of practical applications."--Jacket.

Provides case studies and insight into the profession of forensic nursing, describing how a medical examiner's office operates, what can be learned from forensic clues, and the role of the forensic nurse in the court system.

"Postmortem goes deep inside the world of medical examiners to uncover the intricate web of pathological, social, legal, and moral issues in which they operate. Stefan Timmermans spent years in a medical examiner's office, following cases, interviewing examiners, and watching autopsies. While he relates fascinating cases here, he is also more broadly interested in the cultural authority and responsibilities that come with being a medical examiner....

Examines an array of criminal cases, most of them homicides, that were solved through the application of scientific knowledge, and includes accounts of some of the forensic technologies used.

Looks at the role of forensic ecology--the study of plants, insects, chemicals, and other factors--found near a body in helping forensic pathologists determine the time of death.

A "In Blood Evidence Dr. Henry Lee and Frank Tirnady lift the yellow caution tape at the crime scene and show first-hand how investigators can collect genetic evidence off everything from blood stains to cigarette butts. More than just case histories, this book examines how DNA has altered not only the way we solve crimes and how courts evaluate evidence, but also the ethical implications of cloning, genetic modifications, and the death penalty." "In...

"A guide and reference to address the gap across the science, policy and management areas. Resource for diagnostic and decision making, offers the context in which to manage mass fatality"--Provided by publisher.