Publisher's Synopsis
Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Volume 2, written by W. Bathurst Woodman, is a comprehensive guide to the field of forensic medicine and toxicology. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of the field. The first section covers the principles of forensic medicine and toxicology, including the history of the field, legal aspects, and the role of the forensic pathologist. The second section covers the examination of the body, including the autopsy and the collection of evidence. The third section covers the various types of injuries and their causes, including blunt force trauma, sharp force trauma, and gunshot wounds. The fourth section covers the investigation of deaths, including sudden deaths, homicides, suicides, and accidental deaths. The fifth section covers the principles of toxicology, including the types of poisons, their effects on the body, and their detection. The final section covers the role of the toxicologist in criminal investigations, including the analysis of drugs and other substances found in the body. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both students and professionals in the field of forensic medicine and toxicology. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in this fascinating and important field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
