The Popular Policeman and Other Cases : Psychological Perspectives on Legal Evidence

the popular policeman and other cases : psychological perspectives on legal evidence

Editorial Reviews
Review
Steven D Penrod :

"New insights into evidentiary perils and pitfalls from two of our leading psychology and law scholars.  Wagenaar and Crombag convincingly and engagingly demonstrate the practical and theoretical  benefits of detailed psychological analyses of actual cases.  A rewarding read for anyone interested in investigation and proof."--Steven D. Penrod, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice 

Elizabeth Loftus :

"The Popular Policeman is a tour de force.  This powerful collection and analysis of examples shows the enormous significance of psychological science to the resolution of legal cases.   Whether the case is about psychological coercion in a false confession case, or human reflexes in a climbing wall accident case, readers will eagerly absorb the science as they think through its application to the fascinating case to which it links.  Wagenaar and Crombag display eloquence as writers, and their flair for narrative combined with faithfulness to science makes this book a remarkable work on psychology and law."--Elizabeth Loftus, past President of the American Psychological Society and Distinguished Professor, University of California - Irvine

William Twining :

"This book is a most welcome addition to the literature on law and psychology. The work of two distinguished psychologists, it is authoritative, insightful, concrete, and eminently readable."--William Twining, professor of jurisprudence, University College, London

Book Description
The role of psychologists, both in the courtroom and at the crime scene, is rapidly expanding. Surveying a wide range of international court cases, The Popular Policeman and Other Cases explores the critical—and often misunderstood—intersection of psychology and law. The authors, both expert psychologists with extensive experience in the courtroom, are quite familiar with the fundamental differences between the law and psychology as an empirical science. As well as dealing with well-known and controversial issues such as recovered memories or false confessions, The Popular Policeman and Other Cases examines a variety of less traditional criminal topics, including illegal gambling, trademark litigation, and the perils of risky courtship behavior. Each chapter reviews an actual case, appraises the relevant scientific research, and then demonstrates how psychological insights were introduced within the courtroom. The authors conclude by noting the outcome of each case—and how their research played a role in the decision. With its detailed investigation of the complex links between psychological research and its eventual application in the courtroom, The Popular Policeman and Other Cases fills a critical vacancy. It is virtually impossible for researchers to make significant progress within the field of law and psychology without experience as expert witnesses in actual trials. This casebook will be essential for their studies.

The Popular Policeman and Other Cases : Psychological Perspectives on Legal Evidence,W. A. Wagenaar,H. F. M. Crombag,Amsterdam University Press,9053567704,Forensic Psychology,General,Psychology,Psychology & Psychiatry / General

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