Overview

Knight’s Forensic Pathology has become a standard reference book worldwide. The unambiguous style, practical orientation, and an approach based strictly on scientific evidence together with the experience of the authors have contributed to this success. A cautious and self-critical interpretation of autopsy findings is required for a correct diagnosis, and these findings become the cornerstone for investigating unexplained fatalities. Whenever possible, macroscopic evaluation should be complemented by visiting the scene of death, pre-autoptic imaging, biochemical and toxicological analyses as well as histological examinations. This latest edition represents a comprehensive revision, incorporating cutting-edge research and contemporary scientific literature in the field. The text has been significantly enriched with an extensive collection of new full-colour photographic documentation, primarily sourced from recent forensic autopsies conducted at the prestigious Freiburg Institute of Forensic Medicine. The commitment to case-based learning is maintained by presenting meticulously documented cases that highlight crucial morphological findings—an approach that remains invaluable in developing the forensic pathologist's critical diagnostic acumen and observational expertise. Reviews of the previous edition. ""This remains one of the most important books in this field of pathology. It is comprehensive and well written. The images and drawings are carefully chosen and nicely depict common and uncommon problems encountered in forensic pathology. This book is highly recommended for everyone who performs medicolegal autopsies and should be in all pathology and general hospital libraries."" Doody's Book Review Service “This book is, and will remain for some time, the international benchmark for general forensic pathology and should be on the shelves of every forensic department and library. It is a joy to read and never fails to yield pertinent information and details on cases, conditions and issues” - Roger W. Byard, School of Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology, Springer

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Author:   Stefan Pollak ,  Professor Pekka Saukko ,  Bernard Knight (University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
Edition:   5th edition
ISBN:  

9781041130017

ISBN 10:   1041130015
Pages:   662
Publication Date:   20 January 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

1. The Forensic Autopsy 2. The Pathophysiology of Death 3. Identification of Human Remains 4. The Pathology of Wounds 5. Head and Spinal Injuries 6. Chest and Abdominal Injuries 7. Self-Inflicted Injury 8. Gunshot and Explosion Deaths 9. Transportation Injuries 10. Deaths in Custody 11. Burns and Scalds 12. Fatalities from Electrocution and Lightning 13. Complications of Injury 14. Suffocation and ‘Asphyxia’ 15. Fatal Pressure on the Neck 16. Immersion Deaths 17. Neglect, Starvation and Hypothermia 18. Deaths Associated with Sexual Offences 19. Deaths Associated with Pregnancy 20. Child Homicide 21. Sudden Death in Infancy 22. Fatal Child Abuse 23. Deaths Associated with Surgical Procedures 24. Dysbaric Fatalities and Barotrauma 25. The Pathology of Sudden Death from Natural Causes 26. Forensic Dentistry in Legal Medicine 27. Poisoning and the Forensic Pathologist 28. Forensic Aspects of Alcohol 29. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning 30. Poisoning by Agricultural Chemicals 31. Poisoning by Medicines 32. Death from Illicit Drugs 33. Corrosive and Metallic Poisoning 34. Deaths from Organic Solvents

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Professor Stefan Pollak, Dr. med. (Vienna, Austria), Dr. h. c. mult., Emeritus Professor of Forensic Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina; Honorary Member of the Hungarian, Romanian and German Society of Legal Medicine and the Finnish Association in Forensic Medicine; Past President of the German Society of Legal Medicine Professor Pekka Saukko Dr. med. (Vienna, Austria), DMSc, Dr. h.c., FFFLM (Hon), FBAFM (Hon) Emeritus Professor of Forensic Medicine, University of Turku, Turku, Finland; Member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina; Honorary Member of the Hungarian Society of Legal Medicine, Royal Belgian Society of Legal Medicine, German Society of Legal Medicine, Japanese Society of Legal Medicine and Finnish Association in Forensic Medicine Professor Bernard Knight CBE MD, BCh, MRCP, FRCPath, FHKCPath, DMJ (Path), FRSM, FFFMRCP, LLD (Hon), DM (Hon), DSc (Hon), PhD (Hon), DPhMed (Hon), Barrister of Gray's Inn, Emeritus Professor of Forensic Pathology, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales; Honorary Member of the Royal Belgian Academy of Medicine, Hungarian Society of Legal Medicine, Finnish Association in Forensic Medicine, German Society of Legal Medicine, and Medico-Legal Society of China

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