Psychiatry In Law Law In Psychiatry

Praise for the Second Edition of Ps y c h i a t r y i n L a w /La w i n P s y c h i a t r y “A veritable tour de force. Every forensic psychiatric topic is covered and made easily understandable, no matter how complicated. A must read for every aspiring forensic mental health professional.” Abraham.L. Halpern, MD, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY; Past President of American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law “Dr. Slovenko is truly one of the eminent leaders in the field that he characterizes as “The Intermix of Psychiatry and Law.” His most recent publication of Psychiatry in Law/Law in Psychiatry, 2nd Edition, is encyclopedic in its comprehensiveness, thoroughness, and magnitude. It is a cutting-edge reference text, easy-to-read, and a most informative source of relevant information, presented in the lucid, common-sense manner, so characteristic of the author. Every lawyer and forensic psychiatrist should own this book, and refer to it frequently.” Eric W. Fine, MD, MRCPsych (London), Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Thomas Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA “This is a peerless reference. The word “psychiatry” in the title should not distract readers from its great breadth. Ralph Slovenko is an enormous figure in the understanding of mental aspects of the law—including mental illness but not limited to it—and the roles of legal and clinical professionals who work with them. He conveys that understanding clearly, in beautifully organized fashion, and with unrivalled scholarship.” William H. Reid, MD, MPH, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX “Professor Ralph Slovenko is the foremost authority on psychiatry and law. He combines psychiatric and legal knowledge in a manner indispensable to practitioners in both professions.” Emanuel Tanay, MD, FAPC, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Wayne State Medical School, Detroit, MI; author on forensic psychiatric subjects “This book could only be written by a ‘genius’ for us (not so geniuses!), and it can be greatly admired. One may be astonished at the amount of knowledge, organizational skills, and richness and sharpness of memories in this book. It demonstrates a brilliant analysis in integrating two branches of science: one branch which legalizes trials and killing (capital punishment) and the other which can psychoanalyze both the law makers and the killer. Those who do not know Professor Slovenko may be astonished, but one who knows him, as I do, and calls him a ‘genius’ (even though he is too humble to accept it) would not be amazed. This is an indispensable classic which should remain a biblical-like reference in clinics and courts.” Jamshid A. Marvasti, MD, Psychiatrist and Editor of several books including Psycho-Political A spects of S uicide W arriors, T errorism and Martyrdom (2008). “Dr. Slovenko puts into fair play a judicious, honest, at times humorous, irreverent and consistently meticulous analysis of a roster of subjects, including expert testimony, evidentiary issues, criminal and civil cases, sexual deviation and psychiatric malpractice. His writing is wonderfully conversational, at times controversial, and conveys viscerally the excitement of the practice of forensic psychiatry via vivid historical, contemporary and personal anecdotes. The book will appeal to different readerships and is an excellent resource for judges, legal scholars, students, a