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The Forensic Aspects of Poisons (Inside Forensic Science)

Stripp, Richard

 
9780791091975: The Forensic Aspects of Poisons (Inside Forensic Science)

Synopsis

The Forensic Aspects of Poisons introduces students to the basic principles of forensic toxicology and the role of poisons in forensic science. Emphasis is placed on the common drugs and poisons that are encountered by a practicing forensic toxicologist and the approach to determining their medicolegal role in establishing the cause of death and disease. Topics explored include homicide by chemical means, the role of drugs and chemicals in other types of accidental and intentional deaths, and how the interpretation of such cases is utilized in the criminal court setting. An introduction to the basic applied methods of urine drug testing, human performance toxicology, and sports testing is also provided.

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About the Author

Series editor Lawrence Kobilinsky, Ph.D., is a professor of forensics at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a member of New York's Council for Science Education. He has been actively involved in introducing the study of forensics to the New York City school system's criminal justice program.

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