Forensic Epidemiology in the Global Context
Forensic Epidemiology in the Global Context by Sana Loue, published by Springer New York on April 2, 2013, is a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between forensic epidemiology and legal frameworks across various countries. This edition, comprising 157 pages, delves into how globalization impacts populations and environments, raising critical questions about addressing harms caused by individuals or corporations across borders. The book presents an overview of forensic epidemiology, highlighting the roles of epidemiologists in civil disputes and their contributions to legal and justice efforts worldwide.
Readers will find case examples from diverse locations such as the U.K., Nigeria, Ecuador, Romania, and Australia, which illustrate the methodologies used in forensic epidemiology and the challenges faced in both U.S. and international courts. The text covers essential topics, including the epidemiologist’s role as an expert in litigation, the use of epidemiological evidence in tort law, and the implications for environmental justice. By emphasizing the scientific and legal aspects of forensic epidemiology, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers and graduate students interested in the evolving dynamics of this field.
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As globalization causes profound changes in business, industry, and trade,it can also have significant effects on populations, environments, and individuals.These effects may be harmful, resulting in injury or illness, prompting the critical question: How best to correct wrongs caused to individuals, communities, and/or the environment of one country by the actions of individuals or corporations of another?
Possible answers lie in an emerging discipline. Forensic Epidemiology in the Global Context opens meaningful windows onto the processes of forensic epidemiology, the roles of the epidemiologist in civil disputes, and the potential contribution of the field to legal and justice efforts worldwide. Case examples from the U.K., Nigeria, Ecuador, Romania, and Australia illustrate commonly used methodologies and the challenges involved in their use in U.S. and international courts of law. A chapter on expert testimony takes readers through qualification and admissibility issues, report requirements, and working with attorneys. Included in the coverage:
- Forensic epidemiology in the international legal arena.
- The epidemiologist as an expert in litigation.
- Epidemiological evidence in tort law: dispatches from the U.K.
- Liability for occupational exposure: the role of epidemiology.
- Forensic epidemiology and environmental justice.
- Forensic epidemiology, pathology, ethnics, and human rights.
By emphasizing both the scientific and legal components of the equation, Forensic Epidemiology in the Global Context gives researchers and graduate students in epidemiology a unique and timely guide to the present and future of an increasingly salient field.
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