Science in Court
«’These essays advance our understanding of the multi-dimensionality of the issues and problems raised by the increasing use of science in the courtroom. By providing this corrective, decision-makers armed with its insights will be less likely to ask the wrong questions and misdiagnose the problem.’ Law and Politics Book Review»
First published in 1998, this volume contains essays from leading thinkers on both sides of the Atlantic on the relationship between law and science. Science plays an ever-increasing part in the development of legislation and the adjudication of cases. Les mer
First published in 1998, this volume contains essays from leading thinkers on both sides of the Atlantic on the relationship between law and science. Science plays an ever-increasing part in the development of legislation and the adjudication of cases. Its limitations and its value are explored in these essays which discuss issues of methodology and of evidence. Amongst areas covered are silicone breast implants, the rape trauma syndrome, the environment, inventions and Bayesianism.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Routledge
- Innbinding
- Innbundet
- Språk
- Engelsk
- Sider
- 206
- ISBN
- 9781138348103
- Utgivelsesår
- 2019
- Format
- 22 x 15 cm
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«’These essays advance our understanding of the multi-dimensionality of the issues and problems raised by the increasing use of science in the courtroom. By providing this corrective, decision-makers armed with its insights will be less likely to ask the wrong questions and misdiagnose the problem.’ Law and Politics Book Review»