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The Psychology of Evidence and Trial Procedure
The Psychology of Evidence and Trial Procedure Author:Saul Kassin, Dr. Lawrence S. Wrightsman Kassin and Wrightsman's book concentrates on the single most important determinant of verdicts -- the evidence and court procedure.The book is divided into four partsan overview and historical perspective, and a definition of the empirical issues that concern psychologistsseven substantive topics that are practically important, theoretically int... more »eresting, and always controversial -- like eyewitness accounts, confessions, polygraph tests, and character evidencean examination of the major stages of trial procedurea provocative discussion of the role that psychology does, and should, play in the judicial process.The book should have a broad appeal, especially since the chapters are written in non-technical, accessible language. All the contributors are leading scholars in their fields.« less