Witnessing for Sociology: Sociologists in Court

by Steve Kroll-Smith and Pamela J. Jenkins

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,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275948528
• ISBN13: 9780275948528
• Release Date: June 1996
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"