The Psychology of Evidence and Trial Procedure

By Saul M. Kassin and Lawrence S. Wrightsman

Kassin and Wrightsman′s book concentrates on the single most important determinant of verdicts -- the evidence and court procedure. It is divided into four parts: (1) an overview and historical perspective; (2) seven substantive topics like eyewitness accounts, confessions, and character evidence; (3) an examination of the major stages of trial procedure; and (4) a provocative discussion of the role that psychology does, and should, play in the judicial process. Written in non-technical language, this book should have a broad appeal to students, researchers and litigants alike.

Chapters are extremely well written and documented. The work is highly recommended for advanced undergraduates, graduate students and legal profess

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803923791
• ISBN13: 9780803923799
• Release Date: May 1985
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.