Description

Book Synopsis
Combining political analysis, scientific reasoning, and a study of specific state supreme court cases, this title presents an examination of the tradition of 'gatekeeping,' the practice of deciding the admissibility of scientific evidence. It examines judicial policymaking in 3 areas - forensic DNA, polygraphs, and psychological syndrome evidence.

Table of Contents
The mystery of the gatekeepers
Clues to judicial behavior
Forensic DNA : law enforcement in the laboratory
Lie detection : victim of law and politics
Syndrome evidence: science isn't everything
Gatekeepers and the politics of knowledge
New clues? gatekeeping and the 21st century

Black Robes White Coats The Puzzle of Judicial

    Product form

    £22.49

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £24.99 – you save £2.50 (10%)

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Thu 6 Aug 2026.

    A Paperback / softback by Rebecca C. Harris

    Out of stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Black Robes White Coats The Puzzle of Judicial by Rebecca C. Harris

      Publisher: Rutgers University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 18/09/2008
      ISBN13: 9780813543697, 978-0813543697
      ISBN10: 081354369X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Combining political analysis, scientific reasoning, and a study of specific state supreme court cases, this title presents an examination of the tradition of 'gatekeeping,' the practice of deciding the admissibility of scientific evidence. It examines judicial policymaking in 3 areas - forensic DNA, polygraphs, and psychological syndrome evidence.

      Table of Contents
      The mystery of the gatekeepers
      Clues to judicial behavior
      Forensic DNA : law enforcement in the laboratory
      Lie detection : victim of law and politics
      Syndrome evidence: science isn't everything
      Gatekeepers and the politics of knowledge
      New clues? gatekeeping and the 21st century

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account