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Author Godsey, Mark, 1968- author.

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

Publication Info. Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2017]

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Description 1 online resource (ix, 254 pages)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
Note Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on September 14, 2017).
Subject Judicial error -- United States.
Prejudices -- United States -- Psychological aspects.
Criminal justice, Administration of -- Political aspects -- United States.
Evidence, Criminal -- United States.
Discrimination in criminal justice administration -- United States.
False imprisonment -- United States.
LAW -- Criminal Law -- General.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Criminology.
Criminal justice, Administration of -- Political aspects. (OCoLC)fst00883295
Discrimination in criminal justice administration. (OCoLC)fst00895034
Evidence, Criminal. (OCoLC)fst00917210
False imprisonment. (OCoLC)fst00920104
Judicial error. (OCoLC)fst00984666
Prejudices -- Psychological aspects. (OCoLC)fst01075266
United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
Other Form: Print version: Godsey, Mark, 1968- Blind injustice. Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2017] 9780520287952 (DLC) 2017013390 (OCoLC)981118101
ISBN 9780520962958 (electronic book)
0520962958 (electronic book)
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