The poisoner's handbook
(DVD) 

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Rapley, Rob. director,
Ferrari, Michelle. screenwriter.
Platt, Oliver. narrator.
Blum, Deborah, 1954- commentator.
Blum, Deborah, 1954- Poisoner's handbook.
Published
[Arlington, Virginia] : PBS, [2014].
Edition
Wide screen.
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Subjects

LC Subjects
Chemistry, Forensic -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Forensic toxicology -- New York (State) -- New York -- History.
Gettler, Alexander, -- 1883-1968.
Gettler, Alexander, -- 1883-1968. -- 1883-1968.
Medical examiners (Law) -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography.
New York (N.Y.). -- Office of Chief Medical Examiner.
Norris, Charles, -- 1867-1935.
Poisoning -- New York (State) -- New York -- History.
Toxicologists -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography.
Other Subjects
Biographical television programs.
Documentary television programs.
DVD-Video discs.
Forensic Toxicology -- history -- New York City -- Documentaries and Factual Films.
History, 20th Century -- New York City -- Documentaries and Factual Films.
Medical television programs.
New York (N.Y.). -- Office of Chief Medical Examiner.
Nonfiction television programs.
Norris, Charles, -- 1867-1935.
Poisoning -- history -- New York City -- Documentaries and Factual Films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

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Published
[Arlington, Virginia] : PBS, [2014].
Format
DVD
Edition
Wide screen.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color with black & white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
ISSN
841887020404
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 dialogue. English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).

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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.

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