Katherine Watson è una prolifica scrittrice nel genere true crime, con un focus sulla medicina forense e sul crimine. Il suo lavoro approfondisce gli aspetti più oscuri della natura umana e l'affascinazione duratura per gli atti criminali. Watson porta una profonda prospettiva storica e un approccio analitico alle sue narrazioni avvincenti.
Provides an overview of the history of forensic medicine in the West since the medieval period. Taking a comparative perspective on the nature of the relationship between medicine, law and society, this title examines the growth of medico-legal ideas, institutions and practices in Britain, Europe (principally France, Italy and Germany) and the US.
By uniting doctors, coroners, lawyers, and police officers, this monograph provides a fresh perspective on the development of the criminal justice system in England and Wales. It explores the collaborative dynamics among these professionals and how their interactions influenced the evolution of justice practices. This comprehensive analysis contributes significantly to the historical understanding of criminal justice, revealing the intricate processes that have shaped modern legal frameworks.