Fundamentals of Neuroscience and the Law

Download or read book Fundamentals of Neuroscience and the Law written by Erica Beecher-Monas and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2019-11-25 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does neuroscience tell us about voluntary movement? Why is the definition of “volition” so different from that of the legal definition of “intent”? Why are courts dismissing medically accepted mental health diagnoses? How can we draft better laws that are more scientifically based? What can recent advances in neuroscience tell us about the way we apply the law? This volume provides groundbreaking insights into the areas of scientific evidence and the intersection of neuroscience and law, and is the product of a collaboration by two experts in their respective fields. It is a primer for all those interested in neurolaw.