Bøger af Jay Dix

Both fascinating and practical, this book explains everything from who the experts are in death investigation and what their roles are, to how effective testimonies are presented in court. It devotes a separate section to the importance of forensic DNA testing.

Offers information for death scene investigators, including details about sudden natural deaths by disease and accident. This book also provides practical information including how to review a medical chart, how to collect evidence, and how to obtain a medical history. It offers appendices on medical terms, and lists of prescription drugs.

Accident reconstruction is but one phase of road traffic fatality (RTF) cases. This atlas covers the issues that face medical examiners and coroners in determining the nature and extent of RTF injuries as well as the cause, manner, and circumstances of death.

Presents an overview of the types, mechanisms, and physical findings associated with deaths involving asphyxia. This work offers an understanding of the processes leading to asphyxiation and to recognize the physical findings associated with these conditions.

Offers a look at the determination of the time of death, postmortem changes and identification. This work helps you learn - through photographs and discussions - how estimating the time of death can rarely be accomplished with scientific accuracy. It also helps you learn about the changes the body undergoes after death.

Offers information for death scene investigators, including details about sudden natural deaths by disease and accident. This book also provides practical information including how to review a medical chart, how to collect evidence, and how to obtain a medical history. It offers appendices on medical terms, and lists of prescription drugs.

Accident reconstruction is but one phase of road traffic fatality (RTF) cases. This atlas covers the issues that face medical examiners and coroners in determining the nature and extent of RTF injuries as well as the cause, manner, and circumstances of death.