The poisoner's handbook
(Video DVD)
Contributors
Rapley, Rob director,
Ferrari, Michelle screenwriter.
Platt, Oliver narrator.
Blum, Deborah, 1954- commentator.
Blum, Deborah, 1954- Poisoner's handbook
Ferrari, Michelle screenwriter.
Platt, Oliver narrator.
Blum, Deborah, 1954- commentator.
Blum, Deborah, 1954- Poisoner's handbook
Published
[Arlington, Virginia] : PBS, [2014].
Edition
Wide screen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color with black & white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chetco Community Public Library - Adult/General - Video | DVD 363.256 POISONER'S | Available |
| Coos Bay Public Library - Adult/General - Video | 614.12 POI | Available |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Biographical television programs.
Chemistry, Forensic -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Documentary television programs
Forensic toxicology -- New York (State) -- New York -- History.
Gettler, Alexander, -- 1883-1968.
Medical examiners (Law) -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography.
Medical television programs.
New York (N.Y.). -- Office of Chief Medical Examiner
Nonfiction television programs
Norris, Charles, -- 1867-1935.
Poisoning -- New York (State) -- New York -- History.
Toxicologists -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Chemistry, Forensic -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Documentary television programs
Forensic toxicology -- New York (State) -- New York -- History.
Gettler, Alexander, -- 1883-1968.
Medical examiners (Law) -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography.
Medical television programs.
New York (N.Y.). -- Office of Chief Medical Examiner
Nonfiction television programs
Norris, Charles, -- 1867-1935.
Poisoning -- New York (State) -- New York -- History.
Toxicologists -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
More Details
Published
[Arlington, Virginia] : PBS, [2014].
Format
Video DVD
Edition
Wide screen.
Language
English
UPC
841887020404
Notes
General Note
"Based in part on the book The poisoner's handbook by Deborah Blum."
General Note
Originally produced as an episode of the television series: American experience.
General Note
"American experience is a production of WGBH."
Creation/Production Credits
Edited by Don Kleszy ; cinematography by Tim Cragg ; music, Nathan Halpern.
Participants/Performers
Narrated by Oliver Platt ; featured expert, Deborah Blum.
Date/Time and Place of Event
Originally broadcast by PBS Jan. 7, 2014.
Description
Tells the story of the dawn of forensic investigation, focusing on a number of cases of death by poisoning as well as accidental death by exposure to deadly chemicals. Examines the pioneering efforts of New York's first medical examiner Charles Norris and his assistant, toxicologist Alexander Gettler.
Target Audience
TV parental guidelines rating: Not rated.
System Details
DVD; NTSC; widescreen presentation; 5.1 surround.
Language
English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Rapley, R., Ferrari, M., Platt, O., & Blum, D. (2014). The poisoner's handbook (Wide screen.). PBS.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Rob Rapley et al.. 2014. The Poisoner's Handbook. PBS.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Rob Rapley et al.. The Poisoner's Handbook PBS, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Rapley, Rob, Michelle Ferrari, Oliver Platt, and Deborah Blum. The Poisoner's Handbook Wide screen., PBS, 2014.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.