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Criminal Poisoning: Clinical and Forensic Perspectives
Christopher P. Holstege, MD, Director, Division of Medical Toxicology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, Thomas Neer, Supervisory Special Agent, FBI Academy, CIRG - Behavioral Analysis Unit, Quantico, Virginia, Gregory B. Saathoff, MD, Associate Professor of Research, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia, Executive Director, Critical Incident Analysis Group, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia, R. Brent Furbee, MD, Medical Director, Indiana Poison Center, Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana
ISBN-13: 9780763744632
ISBN-10: 0763744638
$99.95 (Sugg. US List)
Paperback
352 Pages
© 2011
Will Publish: 4/1/2010
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Authored by four practicing physicians and noted FBI agents, Criminal Poisoning: Clinical and Forensic Perspectives provides an authoritative, comprehensive overview of criminal toxicology. Topics in this extensive text range from the history of criminal poisoning to a discussion on the need for an evidence-based understanding of the poisoner-victim relationship. This book is divided into three sections. The first section offers an introduction to the world of criminal poisoning. Section two provides detailed information on poisons used in actual criminal cases including the history of the poison, potential delivery methods, clinical effects, and analytical detection. The third section delves into various categories of poisoners. With a focus on the clinical aspects of criminal poisoning, this sweeping text offers useful techniques for case presentation. Criminal Poisoning: Clinical and Forensic Perspectives is a valuable guide for every toxicologist, emergency physician, and criminal lawyer!
Key features include:
- Detailed information on unique toxins
- Techniques for handling criminal investigations in various settings
- Detailed descriptions of poisoners and their victims
- Historical examples of each type of poisoning
- Numerous references, photos, and illustrations
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