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S S Kind, R Wigmore, P H Whitehead, D S Loxley. 1979. Terminology in forensic science.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0015-7368(79)71273-4
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Criminologists display a largely unexamined propensity to ignore writings that are more than fifteen or so years old, with evident consequences for the public presentation and validation of expert knowledge. A citation study was combined with detailed observations from British criminologists to ascertain quite how that disavowal of the past was accomplished.
This review of the literature discusses the evolution of the professional role of the forensic pathologist. This role is defined as that of an expert who mainly assists the legal process of investigating suspicious or unexpected deaths. The forensic pathologist is independent, bringing his expertise to various parts of the judicial process. His role in the development of forensic investigation and promotion of human rights is important.