Forensic Neuropsychopathology: Clinical and Medical Insights into Brain-Behavior, Mental Disorders, and the Legal System Vol. 3 - Hardcover

by Monique M. Chouraeshkenazi (Author)

In the final installment of her visionary series, Dr. Chouraeshkenazi brings forensic neuropsychopathology full circle-bridging science, law, and ethics in a powerful call to action for the future of justice. Volume 3 examines the practical applications of brain-based science in the courtroom, highlighting the ethical and legal issues that arise when neuroscience intersects with the law. From high-profile cases that have reshaped ethical standards to specialized topics rarely covered in traditional forensic texts, this volume confronts the gray areas of responsibility, fairness, and human behavior. Readers are guided through applied forensic neuropsychopathology and critical special topics that deepen understanding of how neurobiological insights inform practice and policy.

Featuring an afterword that reflects on the field's evolution, a comprehensive glossary, and curated scientific resources, Volume 3 is both a culmination and a catalyst-designed for scholars, students, mental health professionals, medical providers, military professionals, legal professionals, researchers, scientists, and policymakers ready to lead the next era of neuroscience-informed justice. Bold, timely, and thought-provoking, this final volume secures Dr. Chouraeshkenazi's legacy as a trailblazer in redefining how we understand the human mind in legal contexts.