Expert Witnessing and Scientific Testimony Surviving in the Courtroom |
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| Author:
| Cohen, Kenneth S. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4200-5503-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2007 |
| Publisher: | CRC Press LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $121.95 |
Book Description:
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Based on the author's more than 30 years of experience as a litigation witness, Expert Witnessing and Scientific Testimony: Surviving in the Courtroom demonstrates how to present scientific testimony and survive the onslaught of cross examination in court. Organized with introductory material, trial issues, case studies, and critical observation, this book provides the necessary foundation for professionals and non-professionals to present facts and address pitfalls associated with the...
More DescriptionBased on the author's more than 30 years of experience as a litigation witness, Expert Witnessing and Scientific Testimony: Surviving in the Courtroom demonstrates how to present scientific testimony and survive the onslaught of cross examination in court. Organized with introductory material, trial issues, case studies, and critical observation, this book provides the necessary foundation for professionals and non-professionals to present facts and address pitfalls associated with the subjective nature of expert witnessing. Using several exemplary cases, including those in industrial hygiene, to illustrate concepts, the book includes courtroom strategies, fact witnesses, and Daubert and Kumho guidelines.