Blind injustice: a former prosecutor exposes the psychology and politics of wrongful convictions
Enlightenment -- Bias -- Memory -- Human lie detection and demeanor evidence -- Politics -- Tunnel vision and corruption -- Denial -- Humility
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Oakland, California
University of California Press
[2017]
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| In: | Year: 2017 |
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Volltext (lizenzpflichtig) |
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| Parallel Edition: | Non-electronic
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| Summary: | Enlightenment -- Bias -- Memory -- Human lie detection and demeanor evidence -- Politics -- Tunnel vision and corruption -- Denial -- Humility "In this unprecedented view from the trenches, prosecutor turned champion for the innocent Mark Godsey takes us inside the frailties of the human mind as they unfold in real-world wrongful convictions. Drawing upon both psychological research and shocking--yet true--stories from his own career, Godsey shares how innate psychological flaws and the "tough on crime" political environment can cause investigations to go awry, leading to the conviction of innocent people. He not only sheds light on unintentional yet routine injustices but also recommends structural and procedural changes to restore justice to the criminal justice system."--Provided by publisher |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | 1 Online-Ressource (1 online resource) |
| ISBN: | 0520962958 9780520962958 |