Practisches Handbuch der gerichtlichen Medicin: 1. Thanatologischer Theil: Handbuch der gerichtlich-medicinischen Leichen-Diagnostik. + 2. Biologischer Theil. 2 Bde. u. Atlas (all publ.).

Casper, Johann Ludwig

Publication Date: 1857

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Berlin, Verlag August von Hirschfeld, 1857-1858, 8°, XXXI, 860 pp.; XI, I, 652 pp.; (4), 9 farblith. Tafeln in Quart, mit je einem Blatt Tafelerklärungen., 3 Halbleinenbände; St.a.Tit.; feines Expl. Rare First Edition! Johann Ludwig Casper (1796-1864) was the greatest name in forensic medicine in his time. His book was unsurpassed for many years." "He was one of the leading figures in the development of forensic medicine in Germany during the nineteenth century. Trained initially as a pharmacist, he turned to medicine in 1817 and received his doctorate at Halle in 1819. He became a lecturer in pathology and pharmaceutics in Berlin in 1822 and advanced to the rank of professor in 1839. He was appointed forensic examiner for the city of Berlin in 1841 and in 1850 became director of forensic studies at the University of Berlin. Casper was a popular lecturer, an active author, and editor of several of the leading medical journals of his day. His books on medical statistics, state medicine, and medico-legal autopsies were authoritative and widely read by the medical community". "Most of the book deals with the investigation of death after obvious or suspected violence. Casper emphasized that the investigating pathologist should have a broad knowledge of the law and of weapons. He should also be familiar with the deceased person's occupation, family background, personal habits, educational background and personality because this might be important in determining the manner and cause of death." Garrison & Morton No.1743; Heirs of Hippocrates No.1548 (1st. engl. Ed. 1861-65). Seller Inventory # 44990

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Title: Practisches Handbuch der gerichtlichen ...

Publication Date: 1857

Edition: 1st Edition