Forensic Social Sciences
Theory, Research, and Practice
Seiten
2024
Cognella, Inc (Verlag)
978-1-7935-3169-8 (ISBN)
Cognella, Inc (Verlag)
978-1-7935-3169-8 (ISBN)
Exploring the intersection of social sciences and legal systems, the work shows how insights from psychology, sociology, and anthropology influence courtroom decisions and shape public policy. It discusses ethical challenges, historical expertise, and the critical role of forensic experts in justice.
Forensic Social Sciences: Theory, Research, and Practice explores the intersection of social sciences with legal and governmental forums. The textbook discusses the role of forensic social scientists in the courtroom and beyond, examining how their expertise in disciplines such as psychology, sociology, and anthropology can shape legal outcomes and public policy.
The book provides a detailed account of various forms of forensic social sciences contributions, ranging from ethics, the history of expert testimony, the use of forensic evidence in court, and the implications of these practices on government policies and laws. It draws specific attention to the analysis of environmental factors and forensic sciences, forensic archaeology, and the work of forensic anthropologists in legal contexts.
Forensic Social Sciences serves as a valuable resource for students in courses relating to forensic science, criminal justice, and policy development. It equips learners with nuances surrounding forensic social sciences implications in the legal arena, highlighting the professional responsibilities and ethical considerations inherent to the field.
Forensic Social Sciences: Theory, Research, and Practice explores the intersection of social sciences with legal and governmental forums. The textbook discusses the role of forensic social scientists in the courtroom and beyond, examining how their expertise in disciplines such as psychology, sociology, and anthropology can shape legal outcomes and public policy.
The book provides a detailed account of various forms of forensic social sciences contributions, ranging from ethics, the history of expert testimony, the use of forensic evidence in court, and the implications of these practices on government policies and laws. It draws specific attention to the analysis of environmental factors and forensic sciences, forensic archaeology, and the work of forensic anthropologists in legal contexts.
Forensic Social Sciences serves as a valuable resource for students in courses relating to forensic science, criminal justice, and policy development. It equips learners with nuances surrounding forensic social sciences implications in the legal arena, highlighting the professional responsibilities and ethical considerations inherent to the field.
Stephen J. Morewitz teaches in the Department of Justice Studies at San Jose State University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, and he is an award-winning author, co-author, and editor of 16 books including Kidnapping and Violence: New Research and Clinical Perspectives and Clinical and Psychological Perspectives on Foul Play. He is President of the consulting firm, Stephen J. Morewitz, Ph.D., and Associates, and President of the Forensic Social Sciences Association.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 22.07.2025 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | San Diego |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Themenwelt | Recht / Steuern ► Strafrecht ► Kriminologie |
| ISBN-10 | 1-7935-3169-2 / 1793531692 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-7935-3169-8 / 9781793531698 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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