{"title":"Ian Burney","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the intriguing world of Ian Burney, a celebrated author whose works delve deep into the fascinating intersection of crime, science, and society. With a focus on Crime \u0026amp; Thriller genres, Burney captivates readers by exploring the historical and cultural contexts of criminal investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003ePoison, Detection and the Victorian Imagination\u003c\/em\u003e, takes you on a journey through the Victorian era—a time when the realms of science and crime-solving underwent significant evolution. This book illuminates the captivating stories and developments in forensic science during a time when poisonings and other mysterious deaths often puzzled authorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIan Burney's dedication to historical accuracy, combined with his engaging narrative style, offers readers not just an escape, but an educational exploration of the past. Perfect for enthusiasts of historical crime and detective fiction, his books promise to enrich your understanding of the intricate ties between science and the burgeoning detective practices of yesteryear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us in exploring Ian Burney's works, where history and mystery intertwine, and prepare to be both educated and entertained.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"poison-detection-and-the-victorian-imagination-by-ian-burney-9780719087783","title":"Poison, Detection and the Victorian Imagination","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fascinating book looks at the phenomenon of murder and poisoning in the nineteenth century. Focusing on the case of William Palmer, a medical doctor who in 1856 was convicted of murder by poisoning, it examines how his case baffled toxicologists, doctors, detectives, and judges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe investigation commences with an overview of the practice of toxicology in the Victorian era and goes on to explore the demands imposed by legal testimony on scientific work to convict criminals. In addressing Palmer's trial, Burney focuses on the testimony of Alfred Swaine Taylor, a leading expert on poisons, and integrates the medical, legal, and literary evidence to make sense of the trial itself and the sinister place of poison in wider Victorian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoison, Detection and the Victorian Imagination\u003c\/em\u003e by Ian Burney is an exemplary work of cultural history, mixing a keen understanding of the contemporary social and cultural landscape with the scientific and medical history of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072641745132,"sku":"9780719087783","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7073482444.jpg?v=1765122611"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ian-burney.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}