Expert witnessing : explaining and understanding science / edited by Carl Meyer.

Other author Meyer, Carl, 1934-
Format Book
Publication InfoBoca Raton : CRC Press, ©1999.
Description241 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects
Forensic scientists--United States.
Evidence, Expert--United States.

Contents Science, medicine, and the U.S. common law courts / Carl Meyer -- Are jurors smart enough to understand scientific evidence? / Patricia M. Ayd and Merle M. Troeger -- The fundamental differences between science and law / Robert A. Bohrer -- The end of splendid isolation: tensions between science and clinical practice / Ann Lennarson Greer -- Expert testimony involving chemists and chemistry / Richard Bjur, James T. Richardson -- The role of experts in German Environmental Law / Claus-Peter Martens -- Distinguishing good science, bad science, and junk science / Carl Meyer -- The Five dimensions of scientific testimony / Kathey M. Verdeal -- Presenting sophisticated scientific evidence persuasively: The role of the scientific expert and the attorney at trial / Patricia M. Ayd and Merle M. Troeger -- Forensic techniques for establishing the origin and timing of a contaminant release / Robert D. Morrison -- Using epidemiology to explain disease causation to judges and juries / Linda S. Erdreich -- Medical and scientific evidence of causation: guidelines for evaluating medical opinion evidence / Susan R. Poulter -- Explaining toxic chemical risk in the courtroom - authority, storytelling, and science / Wayne Roth-Nelson -- Science in the patent infringement decision-making process: problems and proposed reforms / Michael Kaminski.
Local noteLittle-320174--305131019592$
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 99186621
ISBN0849311977 (acid-free paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks KF8968.66 .E95 1999 ✔ Available Place Hold