Main Title |
Expert witnessing and scientific testimony : surviving in the courtroom / |
Author |
Cohen, Kenneth S.,
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Publisher |
CRC Press, |
Year Published |
2008 |
OCLC Number |
84152956 |
ISBN |
9781420055030 (alk. paper); 1420055038 (alk. paper); 1420055046 (alk. paper); 9781420055047 (alk. paper) |
Subjects |
Evidence, Expert--United States ;
Trial practice--United States ;
Evidence, Expert ;
Trial practice ;
United States
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EKBM |
KF8961.C64 2008 |
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Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
01/18/2008 |
ELBM |
KF8961.C64 2008 |
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AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
04/10/2014 |
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Collation |
xiii, 258 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 145-149) and index. |
Contents Notes |
Involvement in a legal action -- Negligence -- Rules of evidence and codes of civil procedure -- The body of scientific literature -- Foundation equals persuasion -- The expert witness -- Speaking the language of lawyers -- To do the courtroom dance, first learn the steps -- Skeletons in your closet -- Impeachment is not just for presidents! -- Criminal, civil, and workers' compensation cases -- Toxic torts in retrospect -- One case is tragic; two or more cases are an epidemic -- Professional liability -- Out of the ordinary : investigations, cases, and trials -- Do you charge for your testimony? No, I charge for my time! -- Expert witnesses : the good, the bad, and the ugly -- Closing arguments. "Written in an engaging style and drawn from the author's more than 30 years of experience as a successful expert witness, Expert Witnessing and Scientific Testimony: Surviving in the Courtroom demonstrates how to properly present scientific testimony and survive the onslaught of cross examination in court."--BOOK JACKET. |
Place Published |
Boca Raton, Fla. |
PUB Date Free Form |
c2008 |
BIB Level |
m |
Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
LCCN |
2007006638 |
OCLC Time Stamp |
20140331123407 |
Language |
eng |
Origin |
OCLC |
Type |
CAT |
OCLC Rec Leader |
02962cam 2200517 a 45020 |