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Medical Jurisprudence, Volume 1 (of 3) by John Ayrton Paris

Medical Jurisprudence, Volume 1 (of 3)

By John Ayrton Paris

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Explore how medical expertise powerfully influences justice and public health in legal contexts.

Genres

Health & Medicine Law & Criminology

Released

2020-09-19

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Summary

"Medical Jurisprudence, Volume 1 (of 3)" by John Ayrton Paris and J. S. M. Fonblanque is a comprehensive scientific exploration, venturing into the crucial link between medical understanding and legal procedures in the 1800s. It clarifies how medicine shapes the justice system, specifically regarding public health regulations, presented evidence, and maintaining societal well-being. The book introduces medical jurisprudence, emphasizing its application to legal concerns. It traces the history of the field, dividing it into forensic medicine (legal testimony) and medical police (public health laws). This introduction stresses medical jurisprudence's importance in the past and present, setting the scene for exploring numerous medical and legal themes.

About the Author
John Ayrton Paris, FRS was a British physician. He is a possible inventor of the thaumatrope, which he published with W. Phillips in April 1825.

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