Blind injustice : a former prosecutor exposes the psychology and politics of wrongful convictions / Mark Godsey.

By:

Godsey, Mark, 1968- [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2017]Description: 1 online resource (ix, 254 pages)Content type:

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9780520962958
0520962958

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Blind injustice.DDC classification:

345.73/0122 23

LOC classification:

KF9756 .G63 2017

Online resources:

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Contents:

Enlightenment -- Bias -- Memory -- Human lie detection and demeanor evidence -- Politics -- Tunnel vision and corruption -- Denial -- Humility.

Summary: "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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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.