1st Edition

A Radiologic Atlas of Abuse, Torture, Terrorism, and Inflicted Trauma

    336 Pages 32 Color & 724 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    The results of aggression against humans can be hideously obvious, but may also be entirely concealed from casual inspection. Often, only exploration of the hidden recesses of the mind via psychiatric evaluation, or radiologic exploration of the inner recesses of the body can reveal the evidence of such violence. This book focuses on the latter.

    A Radiologic Atlas of Abuse, Torture, Terrorism, and Inflicted Trauma combines the lifetime experience of two distinguished radiologists and a renowned odontologist to provide an unprecedented collection of radiographs depicting the results of violence on the human body.

    Victims of aggression range from the tiniest infant to entire populations. Hopefully you will never encounter every situation covered in this book. However, should you come across any, you will want A Radiologic Atlas of Abuse, Torture, Terrorism, and Inflicted Trauma within reach.

    ABUSE
    Child Abuse
    Abuse of Intimate Partners
    Abuse of the Aged
    Self Abuse
    . . make it a useful reference. I have no hesitation in recommending this book to all those involved in Forensic Science."
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    Other Forms of Torture

    TERRORISM
    Explosives
    Gas
    Biologic/Bacteriologic Terrorism
    Poisons

    MISSILE-FIRING PERSONAL WEAPONS
    Conventional Weapons, Including Shotguns
    Pitfalls in the Radiology of Gunshot Wounds
    Air Guns
    Unconventional Loads and Weapons

    INFLICTED TRAUMA
    Sharp Trauma
    Blunt Trauma
    War

    RADIOLOGIC IDENTIFICATION AND EVALUATION
    Dental Identification
    Conventional Radiologic Identification
    Mass Casualty Situations
    Other Modalities, Other Reasons
    Virtual Autopsy with Radiological Cross-Sectional Modalities: Multi-Slice Computed Tomography (MSCT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

    BORDER CONTROL AND INTERNAL SECURITY
    Search of the Person
    Search of Luggage, Cargo and Transport

    Biography

    B. G. Brogdon, Hermann Vogel, John D. McDowell

    "[A] timely reference … . .. The outstanding feature of this atlas is its astonishing collection of over 700 radiographs and photographs… . … A radiologic catalog of this magnitude could only be found in the possession of distinguished and accomplished practitioners, and the editors are acknowledged as being among the leaders in their respective fields. … CRC Press produces a handsome volume, and this is no exception. … [T]he quality of these images is remarkable. … [Includes] new chapters on torture and terrorism that are a valuable resource for practicing anthropologists who rely heavily on radiographic imaging in their work … . "
    - American Journal of Physical Anthropology


    "This is a clearly written and illustrated book on Abuse, Torture, Terrorism and Inflicted Trauma by distinguished Radiologists and Odontologists...This is an authoritative book and should be of considerable value to all personal involved with Forensic Science...make it a useful reference. I have no hesitation in recommending this book to all those involved in Forensic Science."
    -Mary Baker, BAHID - British Association for Human Identification


    "This is a truly unique imaging atlas. The topic of mechanism of injury is not unique, but the manner of injuries covered in this atlas is and thus this book is without comparison."
    -Carol L. Andrews, M.D., in Doody's Electronic Journal