On Poisons: In Relation To Medical Jurisprudence And Medicine

By Alfred Swaine Taylor and Robert Eglesfeld Griffith

Book Overview

On Poisons: In Relation To Medical Jurisprudence And Medicine is a comprehensive book written by Alfred Swaine Taylor, a renowned toxicologist and medical jurist. The book is a detailed study of poisons and their effects on the human body, with a particular focus on their relevance to medical jurisprudence and forensic medicine.The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the general principles of toxicology, including the classification of poisons, their modes of action, and the symptoms they produce. It also covers the various methods of detecting poisons in the human body, such as chemical analysis and microscopy.The second part of the book focuses on the application of toxicology to medical jurisprudence and forensic medicine. It discusses the role of toxicology in criminal investigations, including the analysis of bodily fluids and tissues for evidence of poisoning. It also covers the use of toxicology in civil cases, such as cases involving industrial accidents or environmental contamination.Throughout the book, Taylor provides numerous case studies and examples to illustrate the principles of toxicology and their application to medical jurisprudence. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both medical professionals and lay readers with an interest in the subject.Overall, On Poisons: In Relation To Medical Jurisprudence And Medicine is an essential reference book for anyone working in the fields of toxicology, medical jurisprudence, or forensic medicine. It provides a thorough and authoritative overview of the subject, and remains a classic text in the field to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432507133
• ISBN13: 9781432507138
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 792 Pages
• Weight: 2.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"