Cultural Defense

Name: Cultural Defense
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ISBN: 9780195303384

ISBN-10: 0195303385

ISBN-13: 9780195303384

Edition: N/A

Authors: Alison Dundes Renteln

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In what ways and to what extent should cultural background be taken into consideration in response to legal problems? The first book-length study of the topic, The Cultural Defense provides a comprehensive overview of the debate surrounding the admissibility of cultural evidence in thecourtroom. Documenting an extraordinary range of cases in which individuals have attempted to invoke a cultural defense, this book provides an in-depth look at the complexities of invoking cultural arguments in the diverse bodies of law under which the cases fall. Cases considered include homicideand rape prosecutions, child abuse cases, drug use cases, the treatment of animals, and custody battles. Disputing…

Book details

Publisher: NetLibrary, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/1/2004
Binding: E-Book
Language: English