Poisons - An Introduction for Forensic Investigators (Hardcover)

A unique book on recognition and investigation of criminal poisoning for investigators of all backgrounds and stages of their careers. Poisons: An Introduction for Forensic Investigators is a concise yet comprehensive overview of toxicants and unanticipated circumstances in which poisoning occurs. This book expands awareness of poisoning possibilities, heightens recognition of the toxic potential of many substances, and provides information to aid in focusing investigations. Poisons discusses life-threatening toxic substances and agents that modify behavior to achieve criminal goals. These include drugs that facilitate sexual assaults and robberies, and those found in medical child abuse and drug-product tampering. More than 230 case studies illustrate both unintentional and intentional poisoning and highlight situations where poisoning may not immediately be apparent. Information is included in pertinent criminal poisoning cases to illustrate the temperament of poisoners, their relationship to victims, their basis for poison selection, and their method of administration. Since Poisons is written by a single author, the discussions, format, educational level, and terminology remain consistent to aid crime scene investigators, homicide detectives, forensic scientists, death investigators, toxicologists, medical examiners, attorneys, and students. The book's more than 650 references are an asset to frame knowledge as well as a resource to return to again and again.

General

Imprint:	Productivity Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2017
First published:	2018
Authors:	David J. George
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	386
ISBN-13:	978-1-4987-0382-6
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Forensic medicine Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Forensic science Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Pharmacology > Medical toxicology
LSN:	1-4987-0382-8
Barcode:	9781498703826

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