Prestigious and authoritative, this fully updated thirteenth edition ofSimpson's Forensic Medicineremains a classic, world-leading introductory text in the field of forensic medicine. It presents all that the generalist or student needs to know about the interface between medicine and the law, including: forensic toxicology, forensic science, forensic odontology, forensic anthropology and both the legal obligations and ethical responsibilities of those involved in the forensic setting. *Clear, concise and comprehensive text, illustrated with colour photographs of the highest quality help you find key information at a glance * It concentrates on key principles and is relevant to you whatever your legal system or country of origin * New authors bring you a fresh, modern and a totally up to date perspective * Now there is full and expanded coverage of forensic toxicology and forensic science as well as many important subspecialties of forensic medicine Simpson's has a long and respected history, having been read by many of today's leading forensic practitioners at the start of the career. It remains the most indispensable guide to the practice of forensic medicine worldwide.

Jason Payne-James LLM MSc FRCS FFFLM FFSSoc DFM Consultant Forensic Physician and Honorary Senior Lecturer, Cameron Forensic and Medical Sciences, Bart's and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, London; Director, Forensic Healthcare Services Ltd, UK Richard Jones BSc(Hons) MBBS FRCPath MCIEH MFSSoc MFFLM Home Office Pathologist working at the Wales Institute of Forensic Medicine, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, Wales, UK Steven B Karch MD FFFLM FFSSoc Consultant Cardiac Pathologist and Toxicologist, Berkeley, California, USA John Manlove BA MSc DIC PhD FFSSoc. Manlove Forensics Ltd, Wantage, Oxon, UK