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.