The Insanity Defense

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. * Presents multidisciplinary coverage of this important topic [...]
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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. * Presents multidisciplinary coverage of this important topic-one that is typically polarizing for members of the general public * Includes discussions of new advances in neuroscience that have revived debates regarding free will, culpability, and punishment * Illustrates points with widely publicized and televised trials that have recently increased public awareness of the insanity defense as well as heated debates over its justification