The Emergence of Historical Forensic Expertise: Clio Takes the Stand [Paperback]

This book scrutinizes the emergence of historians participating as expert witnesses in historical forensic contribution in some of the most important national and international legal ventures of the last century. It aims to advance the debate from discussions on whether historians should testify or not toward nuanced understanding of the history of the practice and making the best out of its performance in the future.

Introduction

1. The Long Path to Forensic Historiography

2. The Great Shift: The Concept of Universal Human Rights

3. An Inquisitorial Paradigm Emerges: Historical Forensics and Nazi Crimes

4. An Adversarial Paradigm Emerges: Historical Forensics and Racial Discrimination

5. Clio Takes the Stand: A Turning Point

6. Clio Takes a Stand: From the Turning Point to the Point of No Return

Implications: From the Classroom to the Courtroom and Back

This book scrutinizes the emergence of historians participating as expert witnesses in historical forensic contribution in some of the most important national and international legal ventures of the last century.