Encyclopedia of Forensic and Legal Medicine, Third Edition builds on the strength of its predecessor whilst providing a more modern, digital-friendly infrastructure. Unlike the previous A-Z approach to chapter organization, it is thematically structured around sections and topics via a taxonomic approach, thus making navigation far easier for the user. New to this edition are articles encompassing the history, application, future trends, and clinical/pathological professional issues of the discipline, including topics on: forensic taphonomy, non-fatal strangulation, coercive control, forensic biology, extrajudicial-summary or arbitrary executions. This modern, fully up-to-date, easy to navigate edition, with its electronic platform and logistically and consistently structured chapters will be ideal for readers from a variety of disciplines. Comprehensive, one-stop reference work containing approx. 400 articles, including 40 brand new ones Provides a modern, thematic structure, reflecting how researchers and professionals actually use content Includes emerging issues like genealogical searches and human rights Contains a diverse, international authorship, with expert contributions from around the world, providing the most up-to-date content