Brain science for lawyers, judges, and policymakers

Brain science for lawyers, judges, and policymakers / Owen D. Jones, Jeffrey D. Schall, Francis X. Shen, Morris B. Hoffman, Anthony D. Wagner.

"Because lawyers increasingly bring brain science into courtrooms and policy discussions, this book provides a user-friendly introduction. It begins with a survey of the kinds of litigation, legislation and regulation where neuroscience is currently being used. It continues with accessible desc...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jones, Owen D. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2024.
Subjects:
Practice of law > Psychological aspects.
Law > Psychological aspects.
Neurosciences.
Law > Psychological aspects
Neurosciences
Practice of law > Psychological aspects
Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences.
Health and Wellbeing.
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Table of Contents:
  • Where we are now
  • Overview of the brain
  • The cerebral cortex
  • The interior of the brain
  • How neurons work
  • Technologies that reveal brain structures
  • Technologies that reveal brain functions
  • Changing brain functions
  • Limitations and cautions
  • Where we might be headed.

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