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Book Synopsis: The Science of Proof traces the rise of forensic medicine in late eighteenth- and nineteenth-century France and examines its implications for our understanding of expert authority. Tying real life cases to broader debates, the book analyzes how new forms of medical and scientific knowledge, many of which were pioneered in France, were contested, but ultimately accepted, and applied to legal problems and the administration of justice. The growing authority of medical experts in the French legal arena was nonetheless subject to sharp criticism and scepticism. The professional development of medicolegal expertise and its influence in criminal courts sparked debates about the extent to which it could reveal truth, furnish legal proof, and serve justice. Drawing on a wide base of archival and printed sources, Claire Cage reveals tensions between uncertainty about the reliability of forensic evidence and a new confidence in the power of scientific inquiry to establish guilt, innocence, and legal responsibility.
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Are you fascinated by the world of forensic medicine? Dive into the intriguing world of crime-solving with "The Science of Proof: Forensic Medicine in Modern France (Studies in Legal History)". This captivating book takes you on a journey through the rise of forensic medicine in late eighteenth- and nineteenth-century France, exploring its profound impact on expert authority in legal settings. With compelling real-life cases and thought-provoking analysis, you'll gain a deep understanding of how medical and scientific knowledge revolutionized the administration of justice.
Uncover the controversies that surrounded the acceptance of new forms of medical and scientific knowledge in France. This book sheds light on the debates that emerged regarding the potential of forensic evidence to reveal truth, provide legal proof, and ultimately serve justice. Discover how medical experts faced sharp criticism and skepticism, fueling discussions about the reliability of their findings. With access to a vast array of archival and printed sources, Claire Cage paints a vivid picture of the tensions between uncertainty and the growing confidence in the power of science to establish guilt, innocence, and legal responsibility.
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