Adjudicative competence remains an important topic of research and
practice in psychology and law. In the five sections of Adjudicative
Competence: The MacArthur Studies, the authors present not only a
summary of the research of the MacArthur studies on competence but also
an examination of the underlying theoretical work of Professor Richard
Bonnie. It is the first publication to encapsulate the scope and
significance of both the studies themselves and Bonnie's contributions.
There is no other source available that addresses this range of
topics.
Given its breadth and scope, this book will be a "must have" for
forensic mental health professionals, an important volume for lawyers,
and a vital academic reference work.