Epidemiology has often been defined as the study of the distribution of disease, together with the distribution of factors that may modify that risk of disease. and between “mainstream” populations and those who become or remain marginalized and stigmatized due to disease or perceived disease.
... "an important and valuable contribution to the literature in the field. It is an interesting, well organized, and easy to read book that continues Dr. Loue's good work in bridging the gap between the scientific and legal communities. It is recommended for forensic epidemiologists, whichever career path ... they may pursue, as well as for attorneys whose work calls them to interact with these scientists. Physicians who are often subpoenaed to testify in a court of law, attorneys involved in various kinds of medical-legal litigation, and those thinking of entering the interesting and intellectually challenging field of forensic epidemiology will especially find this a useful reference book." (Cyril H. Wecht, M.D., J.D., F.C.L.M and Steven A Koehler, M.P.H., Ph.D. (The Journal of Legal Medicine, 24)
Innehållsförteckning
Epidemiology in the Courtroom.- Case Study One.- Case Study Two.- Epidemiology, Legislation, and Rulemaking.- Case Study Three.- Case Study Four.- Law, Epidemiology, and Community Organization and Advocacy.- Case Study Five.- Case Study Six.- Epidemiology, Law, and Social Context.- Case Study Seven.- Case Study Eight.