The role of science in law
By: Robin Feldman.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 222
ISBN-13: 9780195368581
Subjects: Science and law -- United States; Technological innovations -- Law and legislation -- United States
Description: This work argues that problems at the intersection of law and science flow not from the changing nature of science, but from the changing nature of law. It uses examples from doctrines related to abortion, gene patenting, copyright, and more, to explore the nature of law.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The allure of science; title: Internalization of science in modern law; title: Externalization in modern law; title: The repetitions of history; title: The nature of law; title: What is science?; title: Misunderstanding the limits of science; title: Improving the role of science in law; title: Conclusion.