{"product_id":"pediatric-homicide-karen-griest-9781420073003","title":"Pediatric Homicide: Medical Investigation","description":"\u003cp\u003ePediatric homicide investigations are clouded by a number of factors, not the least of which is a lack of straightforward resources. The cause of death in infants and children is often subtle and difficult to establish. Designed for quick access, \u003cstrong\u003ePediatric Homicide: Medical Investigation \u003c\/strong\u003eprovides an invaluable resource for medical examiners, police, child abuse investigators, and attorneys charged with either making or ruling out the diagnosis of homicide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFocusing on forensic pathology aspects, this book covers the causes of death which are most difficult to determine, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ehead injury\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003easphyxiation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003edrowning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eabdominal trauma\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003epoisoning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003estarvation and dehydration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith contributions by a team of expert pathologists, the book provides a scientific foundation for diagnosing homicide, discusses methods to determine the timing of injuries and death, and reviews the legal requirements for presenting evidence in court. More than 100 photographs enhance the text and clarify the source of injury in these difficult cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Karen Griest\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1420073001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781420073003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/16\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScitech Book News\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2009 pg. 82","brand":"Karen Griest","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48088202379519,"sku":"9781420073003","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7a05d11f-2b59-4d07-9a78-97e3cde87be0.jpg?v=1769103625","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/pediatric-homicide-karen-griest-9781420073003","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}