Katherine Watson est une auteure prolifique dans le genre true crime, axée sur la médecine légale et le crime. Son œuvre explore les aspects les plus sombres de la nature humaine et la fascination durable pour les actes criminels. Watson apporte une perspective historique approfondie et une approche analytique à ses récits captivants.
Provides an overview of the history of forensic medicine in the West since the medieval period. Taking a comparative perspective on the nature of the relationship between medicine, law and society, this title examines the growth of medico-legal ideas, institutions and practices in Britain, Europe (principally France, Italy and Germany) and the US.
Medico-Legal Practice in England and Wales, 1700-1914
By uniting doctors, coroners, lawyers, and police officers, this monograph provides a fresh perspective on the development of the criminal justice system in England and Wales. It explores the collaborative dynamics among these professionals and how their interactions influenced the evolution of justice practices. This comprehensive analysis contributes significantly to the historical understanding of criminal justice, revealing the intricate processes that have shaped modern legal frameworks.