Black Robes White Coats

Author : Rebecca C. Harris
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780813543697

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Black Robes, White Coats by Rebecca C. Harris Pdf

Scientific evidence is commonplace in today's criminal trials. From hair and handwriting analysis to ink and DNA fingerprints, scientists have brought their world to bear on the justice system. Combining political analysis, scientific reasoning, and an in-depth study of specific state supreme court cases, Black Robes, White Coats is an interdisciplinary examination of the tradition of "gatekeeping," the practice of deciding the admissibility of novel scientific evidence. Rebecca Harris systematically examines judicial policymaking in three areas forensic DNA, polygraphs, and psychological syndrome evidence to answer the question: Why is scientific evidence treated differently among various jurisdictions? These decisions have important implications for evaluating our judicial system and its ability to accurately develop scientific policy. While the interaction of these professions occurs because the white coats often develop and ascertain knowledge deemed very useful to the black robes, Harris concludes that the black robes are well positioned to render appropriate rulings and determine the acceptability of harnessing a particular science for legal purposes. First book to systematically gather and analyze judicial decisions on scientific admissibility Analyzes several key cases including Arizona v. Bible and Kansas v. Marks Includes examples of evidence in three appendices: forensic DNA, polygraph evidence, and syndrome evidence Presents an original model of the gatekeeping process

Author : John Alcock
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1994-02-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780816514380

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Sonoran Desert Summer by John Alcock Pdf

What could seem less inviting than summer in the desert? For most people, this prospect conjures up the image of relentless heat and parched earth; for biologist John Alcock, summer in Arizona's Sonoran Desert represents an opportunity to investigate the wide variety of life that flourishes in one of the most extreme environments in North America. "Only very special plants and animals can survive and reproduce in a place that may receive as little as six inches of rain in a year," observes Alcock, "a place where the temperature may rise above one hundred degrees each day for months on end." Yet he and other biologists have discovered here startling signs of life hidden in plain view under the summer sun: ¥ male digger bees compete to reach virgins underground during the early summer mating season; ¥ the round-tailed ground squirrel goes about its business, sounding alarm calls when danger threatens its kin; ¥ the big-jawed beetles Dendrobias mandibularis emerge in time to feast on saguaro fruits and to use their mandibles on rival males as well; ¥ Harris's hawks congregate in groups, showing their affinity for polyandry and communal hunting; ¥ robberflies mimic the appearance of the bees and wasps on which they prey; ¥ and peccaries reveal the adaptation of their reproductive cycle to the desert's seasonal rains. The book's 38 chapters introduce readers to these and other desert animals and plants, tracing the course of the season through activities as vibrant as mating rituals and as subtle as the gradual deterioration of a fallen saguaro cactus. Enhanced by the line drawings of Marilyn Hoff Stewart, Sonoran Desert Summer is both an account of how modern biology operates and a celebration of the beauty and diversity that can be found in even the most unpromising places.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 985 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Leadership
ISBN : 9781412976886

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Leadership in Science and Technology: A Reference Handbook by Anonim Pdf

"This 2-volume set within the SAGE Reference Series on Leadership tackles issues relevant to leadership in the realm of science and technology. To encompass the key topics in this arena, this handbook features 100 topics arranged under eight headings. Volume 1 concentrates on general principles of science and technology leadership and includes sections on social-scientific perspectives on S&T leadership; key scientific concepts about leading and innovating in S&T; characteristics of S&T leaders and their environments; and strategies, tactics, and tools of S&T leadership. Volume 2 provides case studies of leadership in S&T, with sections considering leadership in informal communities of scientists and engineers; leadership in government projects and research initiatives; leadership in industry research, development, and innovation; and finally, leadership in education and university-based research. By focusing on key topics within 100 brief chapters, this unprecedented reference resource offers students more detailed information and depth of discussion than typically found in an encyclopedia entry but not as much jargon, detail or density as in a journal article or a research handbook chapter. Entries are written in language and style that is broadly accessible, and each is followed by cross-references and a brief bibliography and further readings. A detailed index and an online version of the work enhances accessibility for today's student audience"--Provided by publisher.

Author : C. Michael Bowers
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-07
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780123972606

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Forensic Testimony by C. Michael Bowers Pdf

Forensic Testimony: Science, Law and Expert Evidence—favored with an Honorable Mention in Law & Legal Studies at the Association of American Publishers' 2015 PROSE Awards—provides a clear and intuitive discussion of the legal presentation of expert testimony. The book delves into the effects, processes, and battles that occur in the presentation of opinion and scientific evidence by court-accepted forensic experts. It provides a timely review of the United States Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) regarding expert testimony, and includes a multi-disciplinary look at the strengths and weaknesses in forensic science courtroom testimony. The statutes and the effects of judicial uses (or non-use) of the FRE, Daubert, Kumho, and the 2009 NAS Report on Forensic Science are also included. The presentation expands to study case law, legal opinions, and studies on the reliability and pitfalls of forensic expertise in the US court system. This book is an essential reference for anyone preparing to give expert testimony of forensic evidence. Honorable Mention in the 2015 PROSE Awards in Law & Legal Studies from the Association of American Publishers A multi-disciplinary forensic reference examining the strengths and weaknesses of forensic science in courtroom testimony Focuses on forensic testimony and judicial decisions in light of the Federal Rules of Evidence, case interpretations, and the NAS report findings Case studies, some from the Innocence Project, assist the reader in distinguishing good testimony from bad

Author : Aric W. Dutelle,Ronald F. Becker
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-07
Category : Criminal investigation
ISBN : 9781284082852

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Criminal Investigation by Aric W. Dutelle,Ronald F. Becker Pdf

A crime has occurred. Now what? From the crime scene to the courtroom, Criminal Investigation walks students through the entire investigative process and the roles involved, including police officers, investigators, forensic personnel, defense lawyers, and prosecutors. This integrated approach paints a realistic picture of how crimes are actually solved with fascinating real-world examples. Featuring a new, full-color interior design, the Fifth Edition incorporates modern investigative methods and procedures for multiple crime types, including homicide, assault, robbery, theft, burglary, arson, terrorism, cybercrime, and a new chapter dedicated to underwater investigations. New sections discussing digital evidence, including cell phones and GPS, tracking technology, and social media keep students on the cutting-edge of investigative techniques and forensic science developments. The cohesive and accessible approach combined with practical applications make Criminal Investigation, Fifth Edition the easy choice for students pursuing careers in law enforcement and the criminal justice system.

Author : Ronald F. Becker
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Criminal investigation
ISBN : 9781449602154

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Criminal Investigation by Ronald F. Becker Pdf

Author : Michael Shally-Jensen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1988 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313392054

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Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Social Issues [4 volumes] by Michael Shally-Jensen Pdf

This single-source reference will help students and general readers alike understand the most critical issues facing American society today. Featuring the work of almost 200 expert contributors, the Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Social Issues comprises four volumes, each devoted to a particular subject area. Volume one covers business and the economy; volume two, criminal justice; volume three, family and society; and volume four, the environment, science, and technology. Coverage within these volumes ranges from biotechnology to identity theft, from racial profiling to corporate governance, from school choice to food safety. The work brings into focus a broad array of key issues confronting American society today. Approximately 225 in-depth entries lay out the controversies debated in the media, on campuses, in government, in boardrooms, and in homes and neighborhoods across the United States. Critical issues in criminology, medicine, religion, commerce, education, the environment, media, family life, and science are all carefully described and examined in a scholarly yet accessible way. Sidebars, photos, charts, and graphs throughout augment the entries, making them even more compelling and informative.

Author : Jean Goodwin
Publisher : GPSSA
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781478152347

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Between Scientists & Citizens by Jean Goodwin Pdf

This volume brings together selected papers from an interdisciplinary conference focused on effective and appropriate communication of science in the often-heated controversies characteristic of contemporary democracies. The forty essays represent cutting-edge work from rhetorical and communication theorists studying the practices and norms of public discourse and science communication, philosophers interested in the informal logic of everyday reasoning and in the theory of deliberative democracy, and science studies scholars examining the intersections between the social worlds of scientists and citizens. Topics include the theory and practice of public participation exercises involving experts and lay publics, communication techniques for conveying uncertainty, complexity and scale, pseudocontroversy and "manufactured doubt" about science, and the maintenance of trust between scientists and citizens.

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1052 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : History
ISBN : NYPL:33433082407044

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The Historic Note-book, with an Appendix of Battles by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer Pdf

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1050 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : History
ISBN : PRNC:32101065312967

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The Historic Note-book by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer Pdf

Author : Nawal El Saadawi
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780755651580

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A Daughter of Isis by Nawal El Saadawi Pdf

In A Daughter of Isis, Nawal El Saadawi, author of Woman at Point Zero and one of the Arab world's greatest writers, tells the story of the formative years which shaped an iconic voice in global feminism. In poignant and moving prose we learn about her relationships with her family, her traumatic experience of female genital mutilation at seven years old and escaping suitors at ten and her journey from the rural Egyptian village of her birth to metropolitan Cairo to study medicine. Filled with warmth as well as critical reflection, this book reveals the early years of a remarkable life dedicated to the fight for justice and equality.

Author : Redaktion Osnabrück
Publisher : de Gruyter
Page : 764 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-16
Category : Reference
ISBN : 3110230259

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2010 by Redaktion Osnabrück Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Hat trade
ISBN : NYPL:33433066382775

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The Hatter & Furrier by Anonim Pdf

Author : David Drake
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0786480475

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Each of Us Is a Book by David Drake Pdf

If banks were keen on service And cared about us, too, They’d open nights and weekends The way libraries do. —“Don’t Bank on It” Our library is quiet, untroubled, serene; The shelves are in order, exact and pristine; The tables and chairs are aligned, straight and formal; But soon we will open and get back to normal. —“Perfection” This is a collection of poems for the library minded that grew out of poet and librarian David Drake’s desire “to poeticize the things and personages of our library world” and his belief that the charm and excitement of libraries can be overlooked even by those in the profession. The poems deal with universal themes and with those common to librarians, and range from amusing to sharp, thoughtful to capricious. The poems are divided into six sections: Arenas of Possibility; Librarians/Cybrarians; The Reading Life; Our Patrons, Ourselves; The Writing Life; and Tools of the Trade.

Author : Henry Mills Alden,Frederick Lewis Allen,Lee Foster Hartman,Thomas Bucklin Wells
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 978 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : American literature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105007119758

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Harper's New Monthly Magazine by Henry Mills Alden,Frederick Lewis Allen,Lee Foster Hartman,Thomas Bucklin Wells Pdf

Important American periodical dating back to 1850.