Forensic Epidemiology
1st Edition
Published on 26. August 2009
320 pages
978-1-040-08403-8 (ISBN)
Description
After 9/11, forensic epidemiology emerged as a leading investigative tool, partnering public health officers with law enforcement like never before. Based on the authors first-hand experience, Forensic Epidemiology brings to light the vast amounts of information collected by medical examiners that will be useful in advancing death investigation te
Reviews / Votes
. . . an excellent introductory and reference text regarding this growing subfield of epidemiology. The authors provide a clear and accurate description of medical examiner/coroner (ME/C) office procedures as they relate to the categories and quality of mortality data that are utilized in forensic epidemiological practice and research. . . . well-organized, well-researched and highly readable. . . . In sum, Koehler and Brown's Forensic Epidemiology is a much-needed addition to the epidemiological and forensic literature. The well-written and researched volume provides a useful textbook option for college students and a handy office reference for professionals..-- Sharon M. Derrick writing in Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology (Humana Press), published online February 27. 2010
The information is not easily available elsewhere, and provides the reader with an insight into this new specialty. I would recommend this book highly to all forensic practitioners, who want to explore this new specialty.
-Anil Aggrawal's Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology . . . an excellent introductory and reference text regarding this growing subfield of epidemiology. The authors provide a clear and accurate description of medical examiner/coroner (ME/C) office procedures as they relate to the categories and quality of mortality data that are utilized in forensic epidemiological practice and research. . . . well-organized, well-researched and highly readable. . . . In sum, Koehler and Brown's Forensic Epidemiology is a much-needed addition to the epidemiological and forensic literature. The well-written and researched volume provides a useful textbook option for college students and a handy office reference for professionals..
-- Sharon M. Derrick writing in Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology (Humana Press), published online February 27. 2010
The information is not easily available elsewhere, and provides the reader with an insight into this new specialty. I would recommend this book highly to all forensic practitioners, who want to explore this new specialty.
-Anil Aggrawal's Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
More details
Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-1-040-08403-8 (9781040084038)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Steven A. Koehler, Peggy A. Brown
Content
Epidemiology. Forensic Epidemiology. The Role of the Forensic Epidemiologist in the ME/C Office. The ME/C Office. Foundations of Forensic Epidemiology. The Death Certificate. Natural Deaths. Accidental Deaths. Suicide Deaths. Homicide Deaths. Undetermined Deaths. Special Cases. Forensic Papers/Studies. Expert Witness/Consulting.
