Rättsmedicin

I den breda floden av kriminalromaner förekommer en uppsjö av mord där författarna försöker överträffa varandra när det gäller fantasifulla och bestialiska våldsmetoder. Men många gånger är verkligheten mera uppfinningsrik och överträffar det påhi...

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Sedan neurokirurgen Norman Guthkelch under början av 1970-talet formulerade hypotesen att skakningar av små barn – shaken baby syndrome – kan leda till blödningar i ögon och hjärna utan yttre skallskador, har forskningen kring skakvåld...

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THE TRUE CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR AND SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER 'One of the most fascinating books I have read in a long time. Engrossing, a haunting page-turner. A book I could not put down' The Times, BOOKS OF THE YEAR __________ Me...

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The heart-wrenchingly honest new book about life and death from forensic pathologist and bestselling author of UNNATURAL CAUSES, Dr Richard Shepherd A TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Deeply insightful. Unflinching' THE TIMES &ap...

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From the authors of the best-selling and genre-defining cocktail book Death & Co , Cocktail Codex is a comprehensive primer on the craft of mixing drinks that employs the authors' unique "root cocktails" approach to give drink-makers of ...

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For two thousand years, cadavers?some willingly, some unwittingly?have been involved in science's boldest strides and weirdest undertakings. They've tested France's first guillotines, ridden the NASA Space Shuttle, been crucified in a Parisian lab...

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What happens to your body after you have died? Fertilizer? Crash Test Dummy? Human Dumpling? Ballistics Practise? Life after death is not as simple as it looks. Mary Roach's Stiff lifts the lid off what happens to our bodies once we have died. Bol...

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The definitive text for students of digital forensics, as well as professionals looking to deepen their understanding of an increasingly critical field Written by faculty members and associates of the world-renowned Norwegian Information Security ...

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The Analysis of Burned Human Remains, Second Edition, provides a primary source for osteologists and the medical/legal community for the understanding of burned bone remains in forensic or archaeological contexts. It describes in detail the change...

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Provides nearly 300 full-color illustrations of both common and unique taphonomic affects to bones, derived from actual forensic cases Presents new research including experimentation on recovery rates during surface search, timing of marine altera...

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Forensic Art Essentials teaches artists to extract information from a witness or victim about a face they have seen, and produce an image good enough to lead detectives to the criminal being described. After reading this book, anyone with adequate...

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Forensic evidence is often not as clear cut as many think - find out why and how psychology plays a vital role. This volume addresses challenges in the evaluation and application of forensic evidence in criminal proceedings. It aims to shed light ...

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The Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Psychology in Secure Settings is the first volume to identify, discuss and analyse the most important psychological issues within prisons and secure hospitals. Including contributions from leading r...

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By presenting current psychological theories alongside individual case studies, this book will guide you to understand the theory as it applies to specific instances of each crime. Covering a wide range of cases, from economic crimes, to terrorism...

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Now in full colour, this new and revised edition of The Hospital Autopsy presents a clear and systematic approach to safe and effective modern autopsy practice for pathologists. It begins by discussing issues such as legislation governing autopsie...

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Richard Shepherd är en internationell berömdhet inom rättspatologin. Han har utfört över 26 000 obduktioner och utrett flera kända fall - från prinsessan Diana till 9/11, men ofta är det fallen som aldrig blir tidningsrubriker som är de mest kompl...

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Forensic DNA analysis plays a central role in the judicial system. A DNA sample can change the course of an investigation with immense consequences. Because DNA typing is recognized as the epitome of forensic science, increasing public awareness i...

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Just two months before the September 11 terrorist attacks, Dr. Judy Melinek began her training as a New York City forensic pathologist. While her husband and their toddler held down the home front, Judy threw herself into the fascinating world of ...

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This textbook provides an introduction to digital forensics, a rapidly evolving field for solving crimes. Beginning with the basic concepts of computer forensics, each of the book's 21 chapters focuses on a particular forensic topic composed of tw...

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Outlines current practice in an accessible and clear format and discusses major critiques as well as the ways in which current practice might be developed to improve public protection Rejects the idea that clinical assessments of risk are generall...

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Told by over twenty experts in genetics, law, and social science, Silent Witness relates the history and development of modern DNA forensics and its application in both the courtroom and humanitarian settings. By providing a critical inquiry into ...

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Richard Shepherd är en internationell berömdhet inom rättspatologin. Han har utfört över 26 000 obduktioner och utrett flera kända fall - från prinsessan Diana till 9/11, men ofta är det fallen som aldrig blir tidningsrubriker som är de mest kompl...

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Quickly acquire the knowledge and skills you need to confidently administer, score, and interpret the key assessment instruments used by forensic psychologists Mental health professionals are frequently called on to perform forensic assessments fo...

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Atlas of Conducted Electrical Weapon Wounds and Forensic Analysis provides a comprehensive publication on the subject of Conducted Electrical Weapon (CEW) wounds and signature markings created by this class of weapon. This volume will serve as a v...

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Sedan neurokirurgen Norman Guthkelch under början av 1970-talet formulerade hypotesen att skakningar av små barn - shaken baby syndrome - kan leda till blödningar i ögon och hjärna utan yttre skallskador, har forskningen kring skakvåld vidgats til...

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This book acts as a practical guide for clinical forensic specialists. It contains basic background information on the legal aspects of medicine for doctors, nurses and medical students.

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A beguiling concoction--equal parts true crime, 20th-century history, and science thriller--"The Poisoner's Handbook" is a fascinating Jazz Age tale of chemistry and detection, poison, and murder, and the birth of forensic medicine.

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