Author : Daniel A. Krauss
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317109953
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (171 download)
Book Synopsis Jury Psychology: Social Aspects of Trial Processes by : Daniel A. Krauss
Download or read book Jury Psychology: Social Aspects of Trial Processes written by Daniel A. Krauss and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-05-06 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first of a two-volume set on the Psychology of the Courtroom, Jury Psychology: Social Aspects of Trial Processes offers a definitive account of the influence of trial procedures on juror decision-making. A wide range of topics are covered including pre-trial publicity and inadmissible evidence, jury selection, jury instruction, and death penalty cases, as well as decision-making in civil trials. In addition, a number of global issues are discussed, including procedural justice issues and theoretical models of juror decision-making. Throughout the volume the authors make recommendations for improving trial procedures where jurors are involved, and they discuss how the problems and potential solutions are relevant to courts around the world.