The Polygraph and Lie Detection

by National Research Council, Committee on National Statistics, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education

Book Overview

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. As the nation takes a fresh look at ways to enhance its security, can the polygraph be considered a useful tool?

The Polygraph and Lie Detection puts the polygraph itself to the test, reviewing and analyzing data about its use in criminal investigation, employment...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309084369
• ISBN13: 9780309084369
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"