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Black Robes, White Coats : The Puzzle of Judicial Policymaking and Scientific Evidence /

Scientific evidence is commonplace in today?s criminal trials. From hair and handwriting analysis to ink and DNA fingerprints, scientists have brought their world to bear on the justice system. Combining political analysis, scientific reasoning, and an in-depth study of specific state supreme court...

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Main Author: Harris, Rebecca C., 1972-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, 2008.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Online Access:Texto completo

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