Cover; Book title; Contents; Preface to the third edition; Preface to the second edition; Preface to the first edition; 1 The forensic autopsy; 2 The pathophysiology of death; 3 The establishment of identity of human remains; 4 The pathology of wounds; 5 Head and spinal injuries; 6 Chest and abdominal injuries; 7 Self-inflicted injury; 8 Gunshot and explosion deaths; 9 Transportation injuries; 10 Abuse of human rights: deaths in custody; 11 Burns and scalds; 12 Electrical fatalities; 13 Complications of injury; 14 Suffocation and 'asphyxia'; 15 Fatal pressure on the neck; 16 Immersion deaths
Summary
This third edition of the textbook for forensic pathologists covers all aspects of the investigation of cause and time of death and interpretation of wounds. The emphasis of the book is on the practical application of knowledge/research findings
