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

"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,...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Godsey, Mark, 1968- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2017]
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:"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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (ix, 254 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780520962958
0520962958