Knight's Forensic Pathology - Hardcover

Saukko, Pekka; Knight, Bernard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0340760443 ISBN 13: 9780340760444

Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers, 2004

Synopsis

The third edition of this definitive international postgraduate textbook for forensic pathologists covers all aspects of the medico-legal autopsy, including the cause and time of death, interpretation of wounds, and every other facet of the investigation of a fatality. The emphasis is on the practical application of knowledge and research findings, and on the value of observation over received wisdom. Bernard Knight's continuing role as overall editor ensures that the book's often praised readability has been maintained. Features: * Fully revised and updated to include recent findings, especially those in relation to sudden death *Histopathology now included throughout * Integrated color photos throughout * Wider range of references, with clear separation of further reading from specific reference

About this title

About the Author:

Pekka Saukko, Professor and Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Turku, Finland.
Bernard Knight, Emeritus Professor of Forensic Pathology, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff; and Formerly Consultant Forensic Pathologist to the Home Office, UK

Review:

"The book remains the standard modern text ib forensic pathology."--- The Bulletin of the Royal College of Pathologists(from review of 2nd edition)$

About this edition

• Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0340760443
• ISBN 13: 9780340760444
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 672