Abridged Wigmore on Alcohol
Wigmore on Alcohol: The Definitive Guide to Alcohol Intoxication Science
This book remains an indispensable tool for medical and legal professionals seeking authoritative information about alcohol intoxication. The text compiles and analyzes the most current scientific evidence regarding blood alcohol concentration and its physiological effects, presenting the data in a clear, systematic format accessible to both experts and laypersons.
The author, James G. Wigmore, brings unparalleled expertise as a forensic alcohol toxicologist who has testified in over 600 criminal trials at all judicial levels, including the Supreme Court of Canada. His extensive experience, combined with more than 50 published articles in forensic alcohol toxicology, establishes this work as the definitive sourcebook on alcohol intoxication for medicolegal professionals.
This volume provides an exhaustive survey of global scientific literature concerning alcohol intoxication, abstracting and synthesizing findings from over 650 research articles. The content maintains rigorous scientific standards while emphasizing practical applications for clinical and legal contexts. Medical practitioners will find detailed information about diagnosing and treating various states of alcohol intoxication, while legal professionals gain critical insights for evaluating evidence in alcohol-related cases.
Abridged Wigmore on Alcohol Reviews
It will certainly be the new Alcohol Bible for decades to come, and be of great value to active practitioners and researchers.
George Lynn Cross Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Medicine, University of Oklahoma
This book is a must for anyone who is working on medicolegal issues involving alcohol. It will be appreciated by lay persons interested in this topic as well as scientific and legal experts involved in alcohol-related medicolegal issues.
University of Kansas Medical Center
In short, Wigmore on Alcohol is a wonderful research tool that will prove a valuable resource in both legal and scientific libraries.
Ontario Court of Justice
I regret that Wigmore on Alcohol was not available to me during my years of active practice in forensic science.
Retired Director of the Centre of Forensic Sciences, Toronto
In summary, this work provides scientist and non-scientist, student and expert alike with a source of relevant articles to assist them in learning about, understand or deepening their knowledge of alcohol toxicology.
I worked in the insurance industry for many, many years and I have attended mediations, discoveries and trials. I have also published articles and presented at seminars. Your book would have been of such a help as a reference had it been available…It certainly one that could band should be used by the Insurance Industry, the Law Society and Police Departments across the country.
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FAQs
What is the main focus of Abridged Wigmore on Alcohol?
The book focuses on providing up-to-date scientific evidence about alcohol intoxication and blood alcohol concentration for medical and legal professionals, condensing over 690 international forensic alcohol studies into an accessible format.
Who is the author of Wigmore on Alcohol?
The book is authored by James G. Wigmore, a leading forensic alcohol toxicologist with experience testifying in over 600 criminal trials, including cases at the Supreme Court of Canada.
What makes this book unique for legal professionals?
It offers critical insights for evaluating alcohol intoxication evidence in court cases, including blood alcohol concentration thresholds, testing methodologies, and impairment indicators based on extensive forensic research.
How many research studies does the book analyze?
The abridged version analyzes and synthesizes findings from over 690 international forensic alcohol studies, with expert commentary from the author.
Where can I purchase Abridged Wigmore on Alcohol?
The book is available for purchase through Amazon and University of Toronto Press for $58.00 (ISBN: 1552214168).
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