The Washing Away of Wrongs

CI Song, Frances Wong

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Asian Culture Press
12 June 2023

Forensic medicine

"""The Washing Away of Wrongs"" is a book about forensic medicine in ancient China. It is an important work in forensic medicine written by Song Ci during the Ming Dynasty. The book records his experiences and observations in forensic practice. Presented in the form of case studies, it introduces methods for investigating and autopsying various abnormal deaths and techniques for inferring causes of death based on corpse evidence and physical signs. It holds significant significance in developing and studying ancient forensic medicine, providing valuable references for subsequent forensic practices. ""The Washing Away of Wrongs"" is considered an important classic in Chinese forensic medicine."

By: CI Song
Translated by: Frances Wong
Imprint: Asian Culture Press
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 163g
ISBN: 9781957144818
ISBN 10: 1957144815
Pages: 136
Publication Date: 12 June 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Song Ci was a Chinese physician, judge, forensic medical scientist, anthropologist, and writer of the Southern Song dynasty. He is most well known for being the world's first forensic entomologist, having recorded his experience examining bodies for judicial cases in the Collected Cases of Injustice Rectified (Xi Yuan Ji Lu). Frances Wong graduated from the University of Debrecen and developed a keen interest in anatomy during her studies. As a result, she translated the book ""The Washing Away of Wrongs."""

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The Washing Away of Wrongs

CI Song, Frances Wong

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