Autopsy: The Harsh Routine of a Forensic Examiner
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Autopsy: The Harsh Routine of a Forensic Examiner
4.99 €
"If you want to become a forensic scientist on the African continent, you have to be prepared for anything. Every day you go to work, you're exposed to risk: you never know what might be lurking inside—or outside—a dead body," notes the author of this unique book.
This is a personal account from a forensic scientist practicing in South Africa, describing cases from his practice and the challenges facing the local forensic science profession. Specialists in this part of the world sometimes have to work in truly remote conditions: for example, without water, electricity, or personal protective equipment. In addition to the extensive analytical work, they often deal with real danger: explosives may be hidden inside a body, or the worker may be exposed to radiation or hazardous substances. The deaths they investigate are often associated with unusual causes, such as attacks by wild animals or lightning strikes.
Ryan Blumenthal discusses cases unique to the African continent and the methods forensic scientists use to determine the cause of death. Seeing the underbelly of the profession, he shares his experience and reflects on what drives a person choosing this difficult path.
This is a personal account from a forensic scientist practicing in South Africa, describing cases from his practice and the challenges facing the local forensic science profession. Specialists in this part of the world sometimes have to work in truly remote conditions: for example, without water, electricity, or personal protective equipment. In addition to the extensive analytical work, they often deal with real danger: explosives may be hidden inside a body, or the worker may be exposed to radiation or hazardous substances. The deaths they investigate are often associated with unusual causes, such as attacks by wild animals or lightning strikes.
Ryan Blumenthal discusses cases unique to the African continent and the methods forensic scientists use to determine the cause of death. Seeing the underbelly of the profession, he shares his experience and reflects on what drives a person choosing this difficult path.
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