Science in the Law: Social and Behavioral Science Issues

by David L. Faigman, Michael J. Saks, David H. Kaye

This book is a student edition spin-off from the popular Science Law. The authors introduce law students to the rigors and details underlying scientific expert testimony, offering an entry point to a host of scientific fields that are highly relevant to the law. The book is designed to acquaint law students with scientific fields that are crucial to practicing law. Subjects include identification by fingerprints, handwriting, bitemarks, or voice, alcohol and drug testing, and DNA testing.

Author Biography: The Edward F. Howrey Professor of Law and Professor of Psychology at the University of Iowa. A Fellow and Past President of the American Psychology-Law Society, Professor Saks is the author or co-author of three books and many articles on science in the courtroom.

801 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2002