Forensic Cultures in Modern Europe

Willemijn Ruberg, Lara Bergers, Pauline Dirven , Sara Serrano Martínez

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Manchester University Press
01 August 2023

Forensic science; Criminal or forensic psychology; History of medicine; Forensic medicine

Series: Social Histories of Medicine

This edited volume examines the performance and role of scientific experts in modern European courts of law and police investigations. It discusses cases from criminal, civil and international law to parse the impact of forensic evidence and expertise in different European countries.

The contributors show how modern forensic science and technology are inextricably entangled with political ideology, gender norms and changes in the law and legal systems. Discussing fascinating case studies, they highlight how the ideology of authoritarian and liberal regimes has affected the practical enactment of forensic expertise. They also emphasise the influence of images of masculinity and femininity on the performance of experts and on their assessment of evidence, victims and perpetrators. This book is an important contribution to our knowledge of modern European forensic practices.

Edited by: Willemijn Ruberg, Lara Bergers, Pauline Dirven, Sara Serrano Martínez
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 499g
ISBN: 9781526172334
ISBN 10: 152617233X
Series: Social Histories of Medicine
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 01 August 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lara Bergers is PhD candidate in History at Utrecht University. Pauline Dirven is PhD candidate in History at Utrecht University. Willemijn Ruberg is Associate Professor of Cultural History at Utrecht University. Sara Serrano Martnez is PhD candidate in History at Utrecht University.