{"product_id":"the-art-of-science-in-the-canadian-justice-system-9781138626195","title":"The Art of Science in the Canadian Justice System","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart autobiography, part thought piece, part references, the book takes an insightful look at the experience and cases of renowned paediatrician and forensic expert witness Dr. Charles Ferguson. The book presents the interaction of science and law as it applies, specifically, the Canadian courts, but the justice process as a whole. Dr. Ferguson's experiencefrom a scientist and medical professional's perspectivein dealing with lawyers, judges, and the process of testifying in numerous courtoffers a unique glimpse into how the two worlds of science and law don't always mesh. In some cases the evidence is compelling and definitive. In others, far from it. Ultimately, the book presents the important role of the forensic expert and expert witness as a vital and deciding factor as the courtroom proceedings play out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cases presented in the bookcases Dr. Ferguson was personally involved withare interesting, the conclusions and results arrived at by Dr. Ferguson are well tho\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePreface\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter One: Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Two: The Divide between Science and Law\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Three: The Gatekeeper Function\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Four: The Trial\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Five: Earlier Opportunities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Six: Concluding Thoughts\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407227330903,"sku":"9781138626195","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138626195.jpg?v=1730498639","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-art-of-science-in-the-canadian-justice-system-9781138626195","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}