Provides an overview of the history of forensic medicine in the West since the medieval period. Taking a comparative perspective on the nature of the relationship between medicine, law and society, this title examines the growth of medico-legal ideas, institutions and practices in Britain, Europe (principally France, Italy and Germany) and the US.
Katherine D Watson Knihy
Katherine Watson je autorkou v žánri true crime, ktorá sa špecializuje na forenznú medicínu a zločin. Jej diela sa ponárajú do temnejších zákutí ľudskej psychiky a fascinácie zločinom. Watsonová do svojho písania vnáša historickú perspektívu a analytický prístup.


Medicine and Justice
Medico-Legal Practice in England and Wales, 1700-1914
- 312 stránok
- 11 hodin čítania
By uniting doctors, coroners, lawyers, and police officers, this monograph provides a fresh perspective on the development of the criminal justice system in England and Wales. It explores the collaborative dynamics among these professionals and how their interactions influenced the evolution of justice practices. This comprehensive analysis contributes significantly to the historical understanding of criminal justice, revealing the intricate processes that have shaped modern legal frameworks.