Publisher's Synopsis
""On The Witness Stand: Essays On Psychology And Crime"" is a book written by Hugo Munsterberg, a prominent psychologist and philosopher of the early 20th century. The book is a collection of essays that explore the intersection of psychology and the criminal justice system. Munsterberg argues that psychology can play a crucial role in understanding criminal behavior and in improving the accuracy of criminal investigations and trials. The book is divided into four parts. The first part examines the role of psychology in criminal investigations, including the use of psychological profiling and lie detection. The second part focuses on the psychology of eyewitness testimony, discussing the factors that can influence the accuracy of eyewitness identification and the reliability of eyewitness testimony in court. The third part of the book explores the psychology of confessions, examining the factors that can lead to false confessions and the role of psychological coercion in eliciting confessions. Finally, the fourth part of the book discusses the psychology of punishment, including the effectiveness of different types of punishment and the psychological impact of incarceration on offenders. Throughout the book, Munsterberg emphasizes the importance of using scientific methods and psychological research to inform criminal justice practices. He argues that by understanding the psychological factors that influence criminal behavior and the accuracy of criminal investigations and trials, we can improve the fairness and effectiveness of the criminal justice system. Overall, ""On The Witness Stand: Essays On Psychology And Crime"" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on the intersection of psychology and the criminal justice system. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the psychology of crime and punishment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
