Poison, Detection and the Victorian Imagination
Ian Burney
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Paperback. A history of poisoning in the nineteenth century and in particular the case of Dr William Palmer, convicted of murder by poisoning, and how he baffled toxicologists, doctors, detectives and judges Series: Encounters. Num Pages: 204 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; BTC; HBLL; MBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 217 x 141 x 13. Weight in Grams: 276.
This fascinating book looks at the phenomenon of murder and poisoning in the nineteenth century. Focusing on the case of William Palmer, a medical doctor who in 1856 was convicted of murder by poisoning, it examines how his case baffled toxicologists, doctors, detectives and judges. The investigation commences with an overview of the practice of toxicology in the Victorian era, and goes on to explore the demands imposed by legal testimony on scientific work to convict criminals. In addressing Palmer's trial, Burney focuses on the testimony of Alfred Swaine Taylor, a leading expert on poisons, and integrates the medical, legal ... Read more
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Publisher
Manchester University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
204
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
Encounters
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Manchester, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780719087783
SKU
V9780719087783
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99-15
About Ian Burney
Ian Burney is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine at the University of Manchester -- .
Reviews for Poison, Detection and the Victorian Imagination
The research is impeccable, and the quotes from Victorian periodicals and newspapers add a great deal to the book. Catherine Ramsdell, Pop Matters, 31/08/2012
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