Katherine Watson es una prolífica escritora del género de crimen real, enfocada en la medicina forense y el crimen. Su obra profundiza en los aspectos más oscuros de la naturaleza humana y la fascinación perdurable por los actos criminales. Watson aporta una profunda perspectiva histórica y un enfoque analítico a sus cautivadoras narrativas.
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.