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01-03-2018 | Book Review
Pekka Saukko, Bernard Knight: Knight’s forensic pathology 4th ed.
New York. CRC press, Taylor and Francis Group, 2016
Author:
Roger W. Byard
Published in:
Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology
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Issue 1/2018
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Excerpt
It is indeed a great pleasure to be asked to review the fourth edition of this substantial text. Originally written by Bernard Knight alone, and now co-authored by his colleague Pekka Saukko, the text has always exemplified a very logical and clear approach to general issues in forensic pathology. While there may be disagreements on specific points, as is the nature of forensic debate, the authors have produced a book which invariably has a sound approach to many situations and problems in forensic practice – ranging from the common place to the arcane. The book has always been an excellent and easily digested introduction to the subject for students and residents, as well as a good source to turn to for more experienced practitioners who may want to refresh their memories, or develop their thoughts on a particular case. …