Simpson's Forensic Medicine [Paperback]

Bernard Knight (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 034061370X | ISBN-13: 978-0340613702 | Publication Date: January 15, 1997 | Edition: 11

This famous book, written by the foremost authority on forensic pathology, continues to fulfill its chief objective--to provide a clear, accessible introduction to forensic medicine. Now enhanced by over 100 high-quality color photographs chosen for their instructive potential, the Eleventh Edition of Forensic Medicine deals with the interface between medicine and the law in terms of medical examinations of both the living and the dead for civil and legal purposes. It discusses the increasingly relevant to medical practice ethical questions relating to the abuse of human rights and malpractice. International pertinence remains a priority, as the author concentrates on universally valid principles of forensic medicine that remain independent of national legal restrictions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: Hodder Arnold Publishers; 11 edition (January 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 034061370X
• ISBN-13: 978-0340613702
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,449,572 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive Text for Introductory Forensic Studies, May 11, 2004

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Ethan White (Albuquerque, nm United States) - See all my reviews

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I paid 32 pounds for this book while studying Forensic Medicine at the University of Edinburgh and it was worth every penny. The illustrations/photos are great and while the book is relatively short it takes a good six months to really digest all of the information contained within. I recommend this text for students interested in pursuing studies in forensics or lay people who just like criminal investigation techniques.

One thing to be aware of- much of the information regarding legal systems/proceedings are specific to the UK so an American audience may want supplemntal readings to cover relavent topics.

Also it's fun to leave this on a coffe table and watch guests' reactions. This book is pretty graphic.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Too expensive, October 16, 1998

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Ned Ryerson (California, USA) - See all my reviews

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When I first read this book I was so excited and gave it a super high rating. Now that I read the book again for a few times I find it too thin for $45. It doesn't go too far beyond common sense, which makes it easy to read; but I'd expect an introductory book like this to go for under $30. And there are places where the author starts to ramble a little bit, hurting its literary value.

A fun bedtime book nontheless.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for med students., May 24, 2003

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Sandiago Tiaz "sandiago tiaz" (Cuenca Ecuador) - See all my reviews

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I readed a spanish version of this book (available at my universitie's library) about a year ago. I loved the pictures, comparing them with other forensic book's pictures they where much better, and the contents where good enough to me aswell. A few months ago a cousin of mine asked me to reccommend him a forensic book for him to buy it, so I did Bernard Knignt's. I am actually looking forward to acquire the latest edition (which hasnt been released yet)for my own library.