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Brain Science for Lawyers, Judges, and Policymakers

Brain Science for Lawyers, Judges, and Policymakers

Author: Owen D. Jones; Jeffrey D. Schall; Francis X. Shen
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780197748862

Published In: June 2024
Format: Paperback
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Hardback Edition ISBN: 9780197748855

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Brain science in the form of neuroscientific evidence now appears frequently in courtrooms and policy discussions alike. Many legal issues are at stake, such as how to separate the best uses of brain science information from those that are potentially biasing or misleading. It is crucial to evaluate brain science evidence in light of relevant legal standards (such as the Daubert and Frye Rules)

Brain Science for Lawyers, Judges, and Policymakers responds to this rapidly changing legal landscape, providing a user-friendly introduction to the fundamentals of neuroscience for lawyers, advocates, judges, legal academics, and policymakers. It features detailed but clear illustrations, as well as a comprehensive and accessible overview of developments in legally relevant neuroscience. Readers will learn brain science terms, how to understand and discuss brain structure and function in legally relevant contexts, and how to avoid over- or under-interpreting neuroscientific evidence. The book begins with a survey of the kinds of litigation, legislation, and regulation where neuroscience is currently being used. It provides accessible descriptions of basic brain anatomy and brain function as well as an overview of how modern technologies can reveal the brain structures and brain functions of individuals. It finishes with cautions and limitations, including timely and thought-provoking observations about where the future of neurolaw might lead. Throughout, the authors offer clear and concise guidance on understanding both the promise and the limitations of using brain science in law and policymaking.

Foreword

Chapter 1: Where We Are Now

Chapter 2: Overview of the Brain

Chapter 3: The Cerebral Cortex

Chapter 4: The Interior of the Brain

Chapter 5: How Neurons Work

Chapter 6: Technologies that Reveal Brain Structures

Chapter 7: Technologies that Reveal Brain Functions

Chapter 8: Changing Brain Functions

Chapter 9: Limitations and Cautions

Chapter 10: Where We Might Be Headed

Afterword