Essays and Addresses (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Renwick Riddell

 
9780428662202: Essays and Addresses (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Learn how experts shape law, media, and public opinion—and what really works to keep precision in check.

In this concise address, a seasoned judge analyzes the way expert testimony travels from the courtroom to the public eye. It explores common misunderstandings about expert evidence and why headlines sometimes distort the facts. The talk offers practical observations on how doctors, lawyers, and scientists can better communicate their methods and conclusions without compromising truth or fairness.

  • Understand the differences between expert opinion and fact in legal settings
  • See how media coverage can both inform and mislead, and what safeguards help
  • Learn terms and ideas like “periexpertitis” and how they describe common crowdsourced critiques
  • Discover thoughtful approaches for selecting and challenging expert witnesses
Ideal for readers interested in law, medicine, journalism, or Canadian public discourse, this address speaks to anyone who cares about clear, honest expert testimony in society.

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