Witnessing for Sociology (e-bog) af J.S. Kroll-Smith, Kroll-Smith

Witnessing for Sociology e-bog

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The American court system is making increasing use of sociologists as expert witnesses. From toxic torts to religious cults and brainwashing, sociological knowledge is becoming increasingly more commonplace in the legal arena. This edited volume is a collection of the experiences of sociologists who have appeared as expert witnesses in a variety of court cases. Many of the cases covered in this...
E-bog 619,55 DKK
Forfattere J.S. Kroll-Smith, Kroll-Smith (forfatter)
Forlag Praeger
Udgivet 24 juni 1996
Længde 288 sider
Genrer 1KBB
Sprog English
Format pdf
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9780313021589
The American court system is making increasing use of sociologists as expert witnesses. From toxic torts to religious cults and brainwashing, sociological knowledge is becoming increasingly more commonplace in the legal arena. This edited volume is a collection of the experiences of sociologists who have appeared as expert witnesses in a variety of court cases. Many of the cases covered in this book revolve around central issues of murder, self-defense, religious cults, battered women, child pornography, environmentalism, and homelessness. This volume is unique in its breadth of topics and contributions.