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Overview
The forensic pathologist is a medical detective who investigates deaths that may be sudden, unexpected, unexplained, or violent. Using scene investigation and autopsy procedures, the forensic pathologist must answer the following four questions: 1. Who died (a question of identity)? 2. How and why did the death occur (a question of the cause of death)? 3. What were the circumstances that brought about the death (a question as to the manner of death)? 4. When did the death occur (a question of the time of death)?This book is intended as an introduction to forensic medicine, which is also known as forensic pathology. Many of the medical terms used in this specialty are defined and basic physiologic processes are explained. Although basic in its presentation, many controversial issues are explored.
Synopsis
The forensic pathologist is a medical detective who investigates deaths that may be sudden, unexpected, unexplained, or violent. Using scene investigation and autopsy procedures, the forensic pathologist must answer the following four questions: 1. Who died (a question of identity)? 2. How and why did the death occur (a question of the cause of death)? 3. What were the circumstances that brought about the death (a question as to the manner of death)? 4. When did the death occur (a question of the time of death)?
This book is intended as an introduction to forensic medicine, which is also known as forensic pathology. Many of the medical terms used in this specialty are defined and basic physiologic processes are explained. Although basic in its presentation, many controversial issues are explored.
VOYA
Teachers continually look for a hook to entice students to learn science, and these books from the oInside Forensic Scienceo series may well fulfill that goal. Crime programs on television create interest in many students who may otherwise be disengaged from science. Forensic Medicine explores the role of forensic pathology in crime investigation by answering the time of death and cause of death. A pathologist performs an autopsy using prescribed procedures. Scenarios include specific types of violent deaths and determination of natural causes. The book also provides career information and integrates social science and science technology. Definitions within the text, many illustrations, and lively narrative will encourage students who might be unwilling to tackle more difficult text. These books should have broad appeal and be welcomed by teachers and students. This series also includes volumes on poisons, pharmacology, DNA analysis, and legal aspects of forensic science.