Law and Mental Health A Case-Based Approach |
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| Author:
| Meyer, Robert G.
Weaver, Christopher M. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-59385-221-4 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2005 |
| Publisher: | Guilford Publications
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $61.00 |
Book Description:
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This volume presents classic and contemporary legal cases that have set important precedents related to psychological and mental health issues in criminal and civil proceedings; the role of practitioners as expert witnesses and forensic consultants; and legal concerns in general clinical practice. Engagingly written, the book brings to life the details of each case and the personal stories involved, while also providing a solid introduction to foundational issues in the field....
More DescriptionThis volume presents classic and contemporary legal cases that have set important precedents related to psychological and mental health issues in criminal and civil proceedings; the role of practitioners as expert witnesses and forensic consultants; and legal concerns in general clinical practice. Engagingly written, the book brings to life the details of each case and the personal stories involved, while also providing a solid introduction to foundational issues in the field. Forensic and clinical professionals will find this a highly informative resource, and it will also be useful for undergraduate- and graduate-level courses and professional training.