Forensic biomechanics

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Title:

Author:

Kieser, Jules.

ISBN:

9781119990116

Personal Author:

Kieser, Jules.

Publication Information:

Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Hoboken, NJ : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013.

Physical Description:

viii, 164 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Series:

Essentials of forensic science

Contents:

Basic principles of biomechanics -- Biomechanics of bone and bony trauma -- Biomechanics of skin and soft tissue trauma -- The mechanics of bloodstain pattern formation -- Fibres and textiles.

Abstract:

"The book not only provides an in-depth examination of the field of trauma biomechanics, but also discusses the role of biomechanical principles in the analysis of blood-splatter patterning, assault and child abuse, ballistics and the investigation of the fracture of fibers and textiles"--Provided by publisher.

Subject Term:

Biomechanical Phenomena.

Forensic Sciences -- methods.

Wounds and Injuries -- pathology.

Added Author:

Taylor, Michael, 1953 September 18-

Carr, Debra D.

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Summary

Biomechanics is the application of mechanical principles to living organisms, and it is one of the most exciting and fastest growing research areas. In forensic science, it is biomechanics that explains trauma to the body at a crime scene or the fracture of fibers and textiles, and helps interpret blood spatter. Forensic Biomechanics is a comprehensive overview of the role of biomechanics in forensics. Well-illustrated with real-life case studies, and using a multidisciplinary approach, this unique book is an invaluable reference for practicing forensic scientists, lawyers, and researchers.