Bibliograph

The brain defense, murder in Manhattan and the dawn of neuroscience in America's courtrooms, Kevin Davis

Type

Label

The brain defense, murder in Manhattan and the dawn of neuroscience in America's courtrooms, Kevin Davis

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-313) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The brain defense

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

952647440

Responsibility statement

Kevin Davis

Sub title

murder in Manhattan and the dawn of neuroscience in America's courtrooms

Summary

Thought-provoking and brilliantly crafted, The Brain Defense marries a murder mystery complete with colorful characters and courtroom drama with a sophisticated discussion of how our legal system has changed<U+2014>and must continue to change<U+2014>as we broaden our understanding of the human mind

Table Of Contents

We found something in Mr. Weinstein's brain -- Lawyers, brains, and colorful pictures -- A charming man -- The brain blame evolution -- Inside Weinstein's brain -- "That's not my Dad!" -- A trip to Iowa -- The young brain defense -- The rich man's defense -- When neuroscientists come to court -- The brain science battle -- Deadly tumor -- What's a picture worth? -- Not one healthy brain -- The death penalty attorney and the broken brain -- "What possible harm can I be?" -- Defending America's defenders -- The head-banger defense -- The future of neurolaw and the brain defense

Target audience

adult

Classification

Creator