Forensic Social Sciences
Theory, Research, and Practice
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©2025, 220 pages
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The book provides a detailed account of various forms of forensic social sciences contributions, ranging from ethics, the history of expert testimony, the use of forensic evidence in court, and the implications of these practices on government policies and laws. It draws specific attention to the analysis of environmental factors and forensic sciences, forensic archaeology, and the work of forensic anthropologists in legal contexts.
Forensic Social Sciences serves as a valuable resource for students in courses relating to forensic science, criminal justice, and policy development. It equips learners with nuances surrounding forensic social sciences implications in the legal arena, highlighting the professional responsibilities and ethical considerations inherent to the field.
Stephen J. Morewitz teaches in the Department of Justice Studies at San Jose State University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, and he is an award-winning author, co-author, and editor of 16 books including Kidnapping and Violence: New Research and Clinical Perspectives and Clinical and Psychological Perspectives on Foul Play. He is President of the consulting firm, Stephen J. Morewitz, Ph.D., and Associates, and President of the Forensic Social Sciences Association.
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"The book is well-organized with checkpoints to help students remember the text’s main ideas. The end-of-chapter questions for review and class exercises provide the reader with clever ways to retain the information, and the references are a rich resource for scholars."
Dr. J. Barry Gurdin, Sociologist, Anthropologist, Writer, and Director of To Love and to Work: An Agency for Change
"In my opinion, Dr. Morewitz once again demonstrates his ability to produce an excellent, scholarly resource as his book, Forensic Social Sciences: Theory, Research and Practice breaks new ground in the important field of forensic social sciences. The interactive format enhances the learning process and offers a hands-on approach to understanding the practical uses of forensic social sciences. It is ideal for students, faculty, and practitioners."
Franklin Medio, Ph.D., President, Consulting Services for the Health Professions
Dr. J. Barry Gurdin, Sociologist, Anthropologist, Writer, and Director of To Love and to Work: An Agency for Change
"In my opinion, Dr. Morewitz once again demonstrates his ability to produce an excellent, scholarly resource as his book, Forensic Social Sciences: Theory, Research and Practice breaks new ground in the important field of forensic social sciences. The interactive format enhances the learning process and offers a hands-on approach to understanding the practical uses of forensic social sciences. It is ideal for students, faculty, and practitioners."
Franklin Medio, Ph.D., President, Consulting Services for the Health Professions
