The Insanity Defense: Multidisciplinary Views on its History, Trends, and Controversies

by Mark D. White

How often is the defense of insanity or temporary insanity for accused criminals valid--or is it ever legitimate? This unique work presents multidisciplinary viewpoints that explain, support, and critique the insanity defense as it stands.

What is the role of "the insanity defense" as a legal excuse? How does U.S. law handle criminal trials where the defendant pleads insanity, and how does our legal system's treatment differ from...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1440831807
• ISBN13: 9781440831805
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 7 to 17 years