Polygraph and lie detection, the
Auteur :
National Research Council / Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education / Committee on National Statistics / Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences / Committee to Review the Scientific Evidence on the Polygraph
Éditeur :
National Academies Press
ISBN :
9780309263924
Date de publication :
22 janv. 2003
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The polygraph, often portrayed as a magic mind-reading machine, is still controversial among experts, who continue heated debates about its validity as a lie-detecting device. This book puts the polygraph itself to the test, reviewing and analyzing data about its use in criminal investigation, employment screening, and counter-intelligence.