The Cultural Defense

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Law, Jurisprudence
Cover of the book The Cultural Defense by Alison Dundes Renteln, Oxford University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Alison Dundes Renteln ISBN: 9780190288464
Publisher: Oxford University Press Publication: January 15, 2004
Imprint: Oxford University Press Language: English
Author: Alison Dundes Renteln
ISBN: 9780190288464
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication: January 15, 2004
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Language: English

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 the courtroom. 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 homicide and rape prosecutions, child abuse cases, drug use cases, the treatment of animals, and custody battles. Disputing current practices, Renteln contends that the cultural defense should, in both criminal and civil matters, be given formal recognition.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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 the courtroom. 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 homicide and rape prosecutions, child abuse cases, drug use cases, the treatment of animals, and custody battles. Disputing current practices, Renteln contends that the cultural defense should, in both criminal and civil matters, be given formal recognition.

More books from Oxford University Press

Cover of the book The Owl, The Raven, and the Dove by Alison Dundes Renteln
Cover of the book Rentier Islamism by Alison Dundes Renteln
Cover of the book The Poor Bugger's Tool by Alison Dundes Renteln
Cover of the book THe Metaphysics of Dante's Comedy by Alison Dundes Renteln
Cover of the book Complementary and Alternative Medicine for PTSD by Alison Dundes Renteln
Cover of the book The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha by Alison Dundes Renteln
Cover of the book The Making of a Confederate by Alison Dundes Renteln
Cover of the book Singing the Congregation by Alison Dundes Renteln
Cover of the book Body Dysmorphic Disorder by Alison Dundes Renteln
Cover of the book The Improbable War by Alison Dundes Renteln
Cover of the book Adaptive Perspectives on Human-Technology Interaction by Alison Dundes Renteln
Cover of the book Juvenile Delinquency: Oxford Bibliographies Online Research Guide by Alison Dundes Renteln
Cover of the book Richard Baxter and the Mechanical Philosophers by Alison Dundes Renteln
Cover of the book Vedic Voices by Alison Dundes Renteln
Cover of the book Disability-Affirmative Therapy by Alison Dundes Renteln
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy