Forensic Investigation and Management of Mass Disasters
Forensic Investigation and Management of Mass Disasters covers mass disasters of all types — acts of terrorism, natural disasters, air crashes, and more. Written by Matthias I. Okoye and Cyril H. Wecht, this 458-page, 22-chapter reference spans forensic investigation of the cause of disaster, victim identification, legal considerations, and disaster management planning.
- Authors: Matthias I. Okoye, Cyril H. Wecht
- ISBN-10: 1-933264-41-1
- ISBN-13: 978-1-933264-41-7
- Copyright: October 15, 2007
- Pages: 458
- Binding: Hardcover
- Size: 6 x 9 inches
Topics Include:
- Scene investigation and the role of law enforcement
- Mass casualty DNA identification and TrueAllele® technology
- Dental identification of victims
- Roles of the forensic pathologist and coroner/medical examiner
- Funeral directors and DMORT operations
- Forensic engineering — analysis, prevention, and mitigation
- Forensic anthropology, entomology, and toxicology in mass disasters
- Psychopathy, media, and the psychology of terrorism
- Core competencies in disaster medicine
- Mass disaster litigation in the United States
- Biological and chemical terrorism
- Disaster fatality management teams and plans
- Public health aspects and preventive measures
Appendix A includes the National Association of Medical Examiners Mass Fatality Plan.
