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Handbook of Forensic Sociology and Psychology

ISBN-10: 146147177X

ISBN-13: 9781461471776

Edition: 2014

Authors: Stephen J. Morewitz, Mark L. Goldstein

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The role of behavioral and social sciences in the courtroom setting has expanded exponentially in the past few decades. It is now widely recognized that scientists in these areas provide critical contextual information for legal decision making, and that there is a reliable knowledge base for doing so. While there are many handbooks of forensic psychology, this is the first such volume to incorporate sociological findings, broadening the conceptual basis for examining cases in both the civil and criminal realms, including immigration issues, personal injury, child custody, and sexual harassment. This volume will examine the responsibilities of expert witnesses and consultants, and how they…    
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Book details

Copyright year: 2014
Publisher: Springer New York
Publication date: 8/21/2013
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 466
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.00" long x 1.10" tall
Weight: 2.332
Language: English

Dr. Mark L. Goldstein is a licensed clinical psychologist, who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children, adolescents and families. He also has served as an expert witness in over 1100 forensic cases and consults to suburban school systems in the Chicago area. Dr. Goldstein was previously an associate professor at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and served as an adjunct professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Roosevelt University, Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, and the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He has presented numerous papers at national and international conferences and has published a number of articles, book…