The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York
by Deborah Blum
Description
In the glittering, dangerous world of Jazz Age New York, untraceable poisons offered a terrifying path to the perfect crime. This gripping narrative follows the pioneering work of medical examiner Charles Norris and toxicologist Alexander Gettler as they battled to bring scientific rigor to the fight against murder. Through a series of chilling cases, from mysteriously poisoned families to deadly diner pies, they developed revolutionary forensic techniques to identify even the most elusive toxins. Blum masterfully blends true crime, history, and science, revealing how these unsung heroes laid the foundation for modern forensic medicine amidst a city grappling with new and pervasive dangers.
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paperback
Thorndike Press
Published Jan 1, 2010
545 pages
ISBN: 9781410425126
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First Published
2010
Language
eng
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