The Interdependence of Science and Law

The Interdependence of Science and Law

Breyer argues that in this age of science, scientists and lawmakers must build legal foundations that are sound in science as well as in law. Society has become more dependent for its well-being on scientifically complex technology and to an increasing degree this technology underlies legal issues o...

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Veröffentlicht in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1998-04, Vol.280 (5363), p.537-538
1. Verfasser: Breyer, Stephen
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Acoustic data
Analysis
Bioethics
Biomedical Research
Compensation and Redress
Courts
Criminals
Expert Testimony
Forensic Medicine
Humans
Interdisciplinary Communication
Judges
Judicial Role
Juries
Jurisprudence
Law
Legal evidence
Legal Problems
Legal Responsibility
Measurement Techniques
Medicine
Mental Disorders
Plaintiffs
Policy
Science
Science - legislation & jurisprudence
Science and law
Scientists
Society
Supreme Court Decisions
Trials
Uncertainty
United States
Wastes
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Zusammenfassung:Breyer argues that in this age of science, scientists and lawmakers must build legal foundations that are sound in science as well as in law. Society has become more dependent for its well-being on scientifically complex technology and to an increasing degree this technology underlies legal issues of importance to everyone.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.280.5363.537