Scapegoats for a Profession

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The book explores the contemporary relevance of scapegoating within modern democratic justice systems, highlighting how prominent figures in law and medicine have been targeted in disciplinary cases. Ann Daniel provides firsthand accounts of these incidents, illustrating how professional communities resort to scapegoating to protect their reputations amidst crises. Through these documented cases, the work sheds light on the troubling dynamics of accountability and the societal need to find culprits in times of turmoil.