Forensic Ethics and the Expert Witness

The expert witness’ job is often described as a balancing act: duty to clients on the one hand, duty to society on the other. Forensic Ethics and the Expert Witness probes beyond this familiar conflict of interest framework to present a new, innovative model of professional ethics. Richly illustrate...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Candilis, Philip J., Weinstock, Robert (Author), Martinez, Richard (Author)
Other Authors: Szanton, Andrew (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 2007, 2007
Edition:1st ed. 2007
Subjects:
Law
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • and Overview
  • The Problem of the Expert’s Ethics in Court
  • Cases and Examples Using the Approaches So Far
  • Approaches That Guide Ethical Behavior
  • Ethical Theories: Principled Models, Narrative Theory, and Professional Integrity
  • Theories and Perspectives from Other Quarters
  • Robust Professionalism: Beyond Role
  • Applying Theory to Practice
  • Ethical Reasoning for the Courtroom Expert