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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)
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
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.
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Subject Judicial error -- United States.
Judicial error.
United States.
Prejudices -- United States -- Psychological aspects.
Prejudices.
Psychological aspects.
Criminal justice, Administration of -- Political aspects -- United States.
Criminal justice, Administration of -- Political aspects.
Criminal justice, Administration of.
Evidence, Criminal -- United States.
Evidence, Criminal.
Discrimination in criminal justice administration -- United States.
Discrimination in criminal justice administration.
False imprisonment -- United States.
False imprisonment.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
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)
9780520287952 (hardcover ; alkaline paper)