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" Expert witnessing and scientific testimony : "
Kenneth S. Cohen.
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BL
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1014053
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b768423
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| Main Entry
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Cohen, Kenneth S.,1937-
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| Title & Author
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Expert witnessing and scientific testimony : : surviving in the courtroom /\ Kenneth S. Cohen.
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| Publication Statement
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Boca Raton, Fla. :: CRC Press,, ©2008.
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xiii, 258 pages :: illustrations ;; 25 cm
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1420055038
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: 1420055046
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: 9781420055030
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: 9781420055047
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-149) and index.
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| Contents
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Involvement in a legal action -- Negligence -- Rules of evidence and codes of civil procedure -- The body of scientific literature -- Foundation equals persuasion -- The expert witness -- Speaking the language of lawyers -- To do the courtroom dance, first learn the steps -- Skeletons in your closet -- Impeachment is not just for presidents! -- Criminal, civil, and workers' compensation cases -- Toxic torts in retrospect -- One case is tragic; two or more cases are an epidemic -- Professional liability -- Out of the ordinary : investigations, cases, and trials -- Do you charge for your testimony? No, I charge for my time! -- Expert witnesses : the good, the bad, and the ugly -- Closing arguments.
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"Written in an engaging style and drawn from the author's more than 30 years of experience as a successful expert witness, Expert Witnessing and Scientific Testimony: Surviving in the Courtroom demonstrates how to properly present scientific testimony and survive the onslaught of cross examination in court."--Jacket.
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Evidence, Expert-- United States.
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Trial practice-- United States.
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Evidence, Expert.
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Trial practice.
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United States.
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| Dewey Classification
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347.73/67
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| LC Classification
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KF8961.C64 2008
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2ssgn
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86.36bcl
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