Autopsy: Life in the trenches with a forensic pathologist in Africa by Ryan Blum

Description: Autopsy by Ryan Blumenthal A hair-raising account about the ins and outs of practising forensic pathology in Africa. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description As a medical detective of the modern world, forensic pathologist Ryan Blumenthals chief goal is to bring perpetrators to justice.He has performed thousands of autopsies, which have helped bring numerous criminals to book. In Autopsy he covers the hard lessons learnt as a rookie pathologist, as well as some of the most unusual cases hes encountered. During his career, for example, he has dealt with high-profile deaths, mass disasters, death by lightning and people killed by African wildlife.Blumenthal takes the reader behind the scenes at the mortuary, describing a typical autopsy and the instruments of the trade. He also shares a few trade secrets, like how to establish when a suicide is more likely to be a homicide. Even though they cannot speak, the dead have a lot to say - and Blumenthal is there to listen. Author Biography Ryan Blumenthal is a forensic pathologist at one of South Africas leading universities. He has published widely in the fields of lightning, suicide and other areas involving the pathology of trauma. He has been involved in the publication of numerous articles and textbooks. His chief mission in life is to help advance forensic-pathology services both nationally and internationally. Ryan lives in Pretoria. Long Description A hair-raising account about the ins and outs of practising forensic pathology in Africa. As a medical detective of the modern world, forensic pathologist Ryan Blumenthals chief goal is to bring perpetrators to justice. He has performed thousands of autopsies, which have helped bring numerous criminals to book. In Autopsy he covers the hard lessons learnt as a rookie pathologist, as well as some of the most unusual cases hes encountered. During his career, for example, he has dealt with high-profile deaths, mass disasters, death by lightning and people killed by African wildlife. Blumenthal takes the reader behind the scenes at the mortuary, describing a typical autopsy and the instruments of the trade. He also shares a few trade secrets, like how to establish when a suicide is more likely to be a homicide. Even though they cannot speak, the dead have a lot to say - and Blumenthal is there to listen. Description for Sales People Weird and wonderfully grisly tales for lovers of true crimeOffers a behind-the-scenes view on forensic pathology in AfricaAuthor is well-known in forensic circles Details ISBN1776191102 Author Ryan Blumenthal Pages 224 Year 2021 ISBN-10 1776191102 ISBN-13 9781776191109 Publication Date 2021-02-04 Short Title Autopsy Language English Format Paperback UK Release Date 2021-02-04 Imprint Jonathan Ball Publishers SA Country of Publication South Africa Illustrations 4 Illustrations, black & white Publisher Jonathan Ball Publishers SA Subtitle Life in the trenches with a forensic pathologist in Africa DEWEY 616.07092 Audience General NZ Release Date 2021-03-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131160348;

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