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  • The Use of Coercive Measures in Forensic Psychiatric Care

    Legal, Ethical and Practical Challenges

    Edited by Birgit Völlm, Norbert Nedopil ...
    Series series Medicine (R0)
    This book presents the legal context and describes the ethical and practical challenges when using coercive measures in forensic psychiatric settings. A wide range of aspects relevant to the use of such measures, including environmental, patient-related, and staff-related factors, are explored, and the experience of coercive interventions is described from the staff and the patient perspective. ... Read more

    $107.09 USD

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    And Other Lessons from the Crematory

    by Caitlin Doughty ...
    In this "morbid and illuminating" (Entertainment Weekly) New York Times bestseller that launched the death positive movement, a young mortician goes behind the scenes of her curious profession.Armed with a degree in medieval history and a flair for the macabre, Caitlin Doughty took a job at a crematory and turned morbid curiosity into her life’s work. She cared for bodies of every color, shape, ... Read more

    $12.39 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

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  • Identity Crisis

    The Murder, the Mystery, and the Missing DNA

    by Jefferson Bass ...
    Renowned forensic anthropologist Bill Bass—founder of the Body Farm—tackles one of his most baffling cases ever in this real-life spellbinderIn 1978, 56-year-old Leoma Patterson left a bar in Clinton, Tennessee, and was never seen again. Six months later, a female skeleton was found on a wooded lakeshore in a neighboring county. The bones were consistent with those of the missing woman, and one of ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

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  • Advanced Topics in Forensic DNA Typing: Methodology

    by John M. Butler ...
    Intended as a companion to the Fundamentals of Forensic DNA Typing volume published in 2009, Advanced Topics in Forensic DNA Typing: Methodology contains 18 chapters with 4 appendices providing up-to-date coverage of essential topics in this important field and citation to more than 2800 articles and internet resources. The book builds upon the previous two editions of John Butler's ... Read more

    $89.99 USD

  • The Education of a Coroner

    Lessons in Investigating Death

    by John Bateson ...
    An “entertaining” (Booklist) account of the mysterious, hair-raising, and heartbreaking cases handled by the coroner of Marin County, California throughout his four decades on the job—from high-profile deaths and serial killers to inmate murders and Golden Gate Bridge suicides.Marin County, California is a study in contradictions. Its natural beauty attracts celebrity residents and thousands of ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

  • When Doctors Kill

    Who, Why, and How

    by Joshua A. Perper, Stephen J. Cina ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    It would come as no surprise that many readers may be shocked and intrigued by the title of our book. Some (especially our medical colleagues) may wonder why it is even worthwhile to raise the issue of killing by doctors. Killing is clearly an- thetical to the Art and Science of Medicine, which is geared toward easing pain and suffering and to saving lives rather than smothering them. Doctors ... Read more

    $28.49 USD

  • It Can (And Does) Happen Here!

    One Physician’S Four Decades-Long Journey as Coroner in Rural North Idaho

    by Robert S. West ...
    When a loved one dies in a mysterious manner, we rely on coroners and medical examiners to tell us what happened. The stakes are high: Coroners seek justice for the dead, exoneration for the wrongfully accused, and closure for the families of victims. They are always on call and work closely with law enforcement.Author Robert S. West, who served as a physician-coroner in rural Kootenai County, ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Wildlife DNA Analysis

    Applications in Forensic Science

    by Adrian Linacre, Shanan Tobe ...
    Series series Essentials of Forensic Science
    Clearly structured throughout, the introduction highlights the different types of crime where these techniques are regularly used. This chapter includes a discussion as to who performs forensic wildlife examinations, the standardisation and validation of methods, and the role of the expert witness in this type of alleged crime. This is followed by a detailed section on the science behind DNA ... Read more

    $71.00 USD

  • Handbook of Trace Analysis

    Fundamentals and Applications

    Edited by Irena Baranowska ...
    Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
    This handbook is unique in its comprehensive coverage of the subject and focus on practical applications in diverse fields. It includes methods for sample preparation, the role of certified reference materials, calibration methods and statistical evaluation of the results. Problems concerning inorganic and bioinorganic speciation analysis, as well as special aspects such as trace analysis of noble ... Read more

    $80.99 USD

  • Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma, Volume 2

    Medical Mimics Pocket Atlas

    by Lori D. Frasier MD, FAAP, MD, FAAP, Tanya S. Hinds, MD, FAAP, Francois M. Luyet, MD, FAAP ...
    184 pages, 60 images, 21 contributors This pocket-sized reference serves as a valuable reference for medical and legal investigations of possible cases of abusive head trauma to ensure that no possibility is ignored and that children receive appropriate care for their specific circumstance. In cases of abuse, this volume will serve as a guideline for ruling out alternative possibilities and ... Read more

    $46.79 USD

  • Doping in Sports

    Edited by Detlef Thieme, Peter Hemmersbach ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    Doping in sports and the fight against it has gained increasing attention in recent years. The pharmacological basis for a possible performance enhancement in competitive sport through the administration of prohibited substances and methods as well as the analytical disclosure of such practices are comprehensively covered in 21 contributions by outstanding and distinctive authors. ... Read more

    $287.09 USD

  • The Criminal Act

    The Role and Influence of Routine Activity Theory

    Edited by M. Andresen, G. Farrell ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    This volume provides a unique collection of essays in honour of the work of Marcus Felson and his notable contribution to routine activity theory, environmental criminology and the discipline more broadly.Chapter 5 of this book is open access under a CC BY license. ... Read more

    $80.99 USD