medical jurisprudence

Medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta is anticipating a quiet New Year's Eve when she is called to investigate the death of a reporter found in the murky waters of a Navy shipyard. Her findings about the cause of death sets the FBI onto the story the dead man was following, leading Scarpetta and everyone involved into the hands of a cult fanatic.

"Learn how blood and DNA are used to solve crimes, with real cases as examples"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an introduction to forensic science, explaining how genetic material called DNA is used to unlock information that can not otherwise be recovered in solving crimes and other mysteries.

Examines fifteen different fields of forensics, such as fingerprinting, ballistics, DNA typing, and psychological profiling, and shows how the sciences were applied to solve 100 groundbreaking cases.

Chronicles the history and development of DNA interpretation techniques in criminal investigations, explains how evidence can be collected from a variety of obvious and not-so-obvious sources, and discusses the ethics of the death penalty, cloning, and genetic modifications.

Uses actual cases, some drawn directly from headlines, to describe some of the advances and techniques being employed in the field of forensic anthropology at the beginning of the twenty-first century.

Examines legal and ethical issues relating to medicine and the law.

Explores how medicine and the microscope are vital tools in aiding police investigations.