No Magic Wand
Author | : David S. Caudill |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
Total Pages | : 169 |
Release | : 2006-06-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781461640363 |
ISBN-13 | : 1461640369 |
Rating | : 4/5 (63 Downloads) |
Download or read book No Magic Wand written by David S. Caudill and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2006-06-29 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1993, Supreme Court precedent has asked judges to serve as gatekeepers to their expert witnesses, admitting only reliable scientific testimony. Lacking a strong background in science, however, some judges admit dubious scientific testimony packages by articulate practitioners, while others reject reliable evidence that is unreasonably portrayed as full of holes. Seeking a balance between undue deference and undeserved skepticism, Caudill and LaRue draw on the philosophy of science to help judges, juries, and advocates better understand its goals and limitations.