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Proving the unprovable the role of law, science, and speculation in adjudicating culpability and dangerousness

Title
Proving the unprovable [electronic resource] : the role of law, science, and speculation in adjudicating culpability and dangerousness / Christopher Slobogin.
Author
Slobogin, Christopher, 1951-
Publication
New York : Oxford University Press, 2007.

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Description
1 online resource (193 p.)
Series Statement
American Psychology-Law Society series
Uniform Title
Proving the unprovable (Online)
Alternative Title
Proving the unprovable (Online)
Subject
  • Evidence, Expert > United States
  • Criminal liability > United States > Psychological aspects
  • Criminal liability > Social aspects > United States
  • Violent offenders > United States
  • Criminal psychology > United States
  • Forensic psychology > United States
  • Forensic sociology > United States
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Contents
The need for nuance -- Diagnoses, syndromes, and criminal responsibility -- The case for informed speculation -- Redefining probative value -- Beyond relevance -- The current state of the science and the law -- Are there "experts" on dangerousness? -- The structure of expertise in criminal cases.
LCCN
2006007048
OCLC
ssj0000229787
Author
Slobogin, Christopher, 1951-
Title
Proving the unprovable [electronic resource] : the role of law, science, and speculation in adjudicating culpability and dangerousness / Christopher Slobogin.
Imprint
New York : Oxford University Press, 2007.
Series
American Psychology-Law Society series
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
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