Book- Gunshot Wounds : Second Edition

SevenRoundMags · January 22, 2006, 11:54 PM

Browsing amazon.com for books on gunshot wounding, and came across this one:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/084...lance&n=283155

The few reviews it had said it was excellent. At that price, it better be. I am looking to buy a very accurate book on gunshot wounding for my library, can anyone recommend this or another? I'm willing to pay upwards of what a normal book costs, but it better be good...
Thanks.

Weeg · January 23, 2006, 05:21 AM

The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology has the best stuff

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Tim Burke · January 23, 2006, 05:12 PM

For a medical textbook, that's cheap.

Odd Job · January 23, 2006, 05:46 PM

I have that book, and it is a must for anyone interested in gunshot wounds. I also have an interest, I've done research on live gunshot victims in Johannesburg. My only criticisms are:

1) Black and white illustrations.
2) Some spelling mistakes repeated throughout the book eg. 'do' instead of 'due'.
3) Some of the X-rays not orientated properly.

These are minor gripes though. It is highly recommended.

SevenRoundMags · January 23, 2006, 06:45 PM

I'll have to consider that book, seems like a good one. Another one I found is "Terminal Ballistics: A Text and Atlas of Gunshot Wounds"

http://www.bordersstores.com/search/...chType=Keyword

At $175, its alot of money, and hopefully I can find it at a bookstore near me and just read it for a while. Its the most recent gunshot wounding publication I've found ; published Oct 2005.

Shawn Dodson · January 23, 2006, 06:46 PM

"Gunshot Wounds" is a good book. Key word is "forensic." It discusses many variables that affect wounding effects.

Johnny Guest · January 31, 2006, 05:22 PM

I bought it pretty soon after it was first published, I believe during the late 1970s. I'd like to compare the 1999 edition with the original. If I do, I'll need to see it in the library, because I have little current need for it.

Best,
Johnny

January 22, 2006, 11:54 PM	#1
SevenRoundMags Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 2005 Location: The eagle has landed Posts: 110	Book- Gunshot Wounds : Second Edition Browsing amazon.com for books on gunshot wounding, and came across this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/084...lance&n=283155 The few reviews it had said it was excellent. At that price, it better be. I am looking to buy a very accurate book on gunshot wounding for my library, can anyone recommend this or another? I'm willing to pay upwards of what a normal book costs, but it better be good... Thanks.

January 23, 2006, 05:12 PM	#3
Tim Burke Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 1999 Posts: 551	For a medical textbook, that's cheap. __________________ TB., NC

January 31, 2006, 05:22 PM	#7
Johnny Guest Moderator in Memoriam Join Date: August 28, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 4,123	I must dig out my first edition - - I bought it pretty soon after it was first published, I believe during the late 1970s. I'd like to compare the 1999 edition with the original. If I do, I'll need to see it in the library, because I have little current need for it. Best, Johnny

January 23, 2006, 05:21 AM	#2
Weeg Senior Member Join Date: November 7, 2005 Posts: 463	The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology has the best stuff .

January 23, 2006, 05:46 PM	#4
Odd Job Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2006 Location: London (ex SA) Posts: 476	I have that book, and it is a must for anyone interested in gunshot wounds. I also have an interest, I've done research on live gunshot victims in Johannesburg. My only criticisms are: 1) Black and white illustrations. 2) Some spelling mistakes repeated throughout the book eg. 'do' instead of 'due'. 3) Some of the X-rays not orientated properly. These are minor gripes though. It is highly recommended.

January 23, 2006, 06:45 PM	#5
SevenRoundMags Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 2005 Location: The eagle has landed Posts: 110	I'll have to consider that book, seems like a good one. Another one I found is "Terminal Ballistics: A Text and Atlas of Gunshot Wounds" http://www.bordersstores.com/search/...chType=Keyword At $175, its alot of money, and hopefully I can find it at a bookstore near me and just read it for a while. Its the most recent gunshot wounding publication I've found ; published Oct 2005.

January 23, 2006, 06:46 PM	#6
Shawn Dodson Junior member Join Date: December 16, 1998 Location: Titusville, FL, USA Posts: 1,030	"Gunshot Wounds" is a good book. Key word is "forensic." It discusses many variables that affect wounding effects.