There are a number of large, expensive, voluminous works that deal with forensic medicine in minute detail, but which can be regarded as over-meticulous and heavy going. This mini atlas is the opposite - it is clear, concise, easy to read, and provides the right level of description and explanation to each illustrated example. The book consists of 20 chapters divided into 2 sections, Morbid Forensic Medicine, and Clinical Forensic Medicine. There are over 300 colour photos, which can also be viewed on screen via the free CD-ROM. Some medical students only have to study forensic medicine for a few weeks. For others the subject is a major part of their degree. This book will be an invaluable pocket resource for them, and indeed for all those whose career requires some knowledge of forensic medicine.