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The Lie Detectors
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Author : Ken Alder
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2007-03-06
The Lie Detectors written by Ken Alder and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-03-06 with History categories.
The story of the lie detector takes us straight into the dark recesses of the American soul. It also leads us on a noir journey through some of the most storied episodes in American history. That is because the device we take for granted as an indicator of guilt or innocence actually tells us more about our beliefs than about our deeds. The machine does not measure deception so much as feelings of guilt or shame. As Ken Alder reveals in his fascinating and disturbing account, the history of the lie detector exposes fundamental truths about our culture: why we long to know the secret thoughts of our fellow citizens; why we believe in popular science; and why America embraced the culture of "truthiness." For centuries, people searched in vain for a way to unmask liars, seeking clues in blushing cheeks, shifty eyes, and curling toes...all the body's outward signs. But not until the 1920s did a cop with a Ph.D. team up with an entrepreneurial high school student from Berkeley, California and claim to have invented a foolproof machine that peered directly into the human heart. In a few short years their polygraph had transformed police work, seized headlines, solved sensational murders, and enthralled the nation. In Chicago, the capital of American vice, the two men wielded their device to clean up corruption, reform the police, and probe the minds of infamous killers. Before long the lie detector had become the nation's "mechanical conscience," searching for honesty on Main Street, in Hollywood, and even within Washington, D.C. Husbands and wives tested each other's fidelity. Corporations tested their employees' honesty. Movie studios and advertisers tested their audiences' responses. Eventually, thousands of government employees were tested for their loyalty and "morals" -- for lack of which many lost their jobs. Yet the machine was flawed. It often was used to accuse the wrong person. It could easily be beaten by those who knew how. Repeatedly it has been applied as an instrument of psychological torture, with the goal of extracting confessions. And its creators paid a commensurate price. One went mad trying to destroy the Frankenstein's monster he had created. The other became consumed by mistrust: jealous of his cheating wife, contemptuous of his former mentor, and driven to an early death. The only happy man among the machine's champions was the eccentric psychologist who went on to achieve glory as the creator of Wonder Woman. Yet this deceptive device took America -- and only America -- by storm. Today, the CIA still administers polygraphs to its employees. Accused celebrities loudly trumpet its clean bill of truth. And the U.S. government, as part of its new "war on terror," is currently exploring forms of lie detection that reach directly into the brain. Apparently, America still dreams of a technology that will render human beings transparent. The Lie Detectors is the entertaining and thought-provoking story of that American obsession.
Lie Detectors
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Author : Kerry Segrave
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-11-18
Lie Detectors written by Kerry Segrave and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-18 with Social Science categories.
The polygraph, most commonly known as the lie detector, was created and refined by academics in university settings with support from a few early police agencies. This work is a history of the machine, from the experimental work of the late 1800s that led directly to its creation, until the present. It covers early lie detectors and their inventors from the 1860s to the early 1920s, their use by the police and other law enforcement agencies in the 1930s and their use in Cold War America in the 1940s and 1950s. It then discusses the government's use of the polygraph in the 1960s, the PSE, a new take on the old polygraph, and private businesses' reliance on the polygraph in the 1970s and the government's increasing reluctance to use it in the 1980s. A chapter on new ideas and uses for the polygraph in the 1990s and after concludes the book.
Use Of Polygraphs As Lie Detectors By The Federal Government
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1964
Use Of Polygraphs As Lie Detectors By The Federal Government written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1964 with Lie detectors and detection categories.
Use Of Polygraphs As Lie Detectors By The Federal Government
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations. Foreign Operations and Government Information Subcommittee
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1964
Use Of Polygraphs As Lie Detectors By The Federal Government written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations. Foreign Operations and Government Information Subcommittee and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1964 with Lie detectors and detection categories.
The Lie Detection Expert S Guide
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Author : Pasquale De Marco
language : en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date : 2025-04-19
The Lie Detection Expert S Guide written by Pasquale De Marco and has been published by Pasquale De Marco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-04-19 with Psychology categories.
The ability to detect deception is a valuable skill in both our personal and professional lives. Whether we are trying to determine if a potential romantic partner is being truthful, or if a colleague is taking credit for our work, being able to spot the signs of deception can help us to make better decisions and protect ourselves from harm. Unfortunately, detecting deception is not always easy. Liars have become increasingly sophisticated in their techniques, and even the most experienced investigators can be fooled. But by understanding the science of deception, and by learning the techniques that liars use, we can improve our ability to spot the truth. This book is the definitive guide to lie detection. In this book, you will learn everything you need to know about lie detection, including: * The different types of lies people tell * The signs of deception to look for * The techniques that liars use to avoid detection * How to use lie detection techniques in your own life * How to protect yourself from being deceived This book is divided into 10 chapters. Each chapter covers a different aspect of lie detection, including: * The basics of lie detection * The role of polygraphs in lie detection * The psychology of deception * The different types of interviewers and the techniques they use to detect deception * The different lie detection techniques that you can use in your own life * The future of lie detection * The different ways to counter lie detection techniques * The aftermath of lie detection * The impact of technology on lie detection * The art of deception Whether you are a law enforcement officer, a human resources manager, or simply someone who wants to improve their ability to detect deception, this book has something to offer you. By understanding the science of deception, and by learning the techniques that liars use, you can improve your ability to spot the truth and protect yourself from harm. If you like this book, write a review on google books!
Lie Detectors
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Author : Kerry Segrave
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2003-11-24
Lie Detectors written by Kerry Segrave and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-11-24 with Social Science categories.
The polygraph, most commonly known as the lie detector, was created and refined by academics in university settings with support from a few early police agencies. This work is a history of the machine, from the experimental work of the late 1800s that led directly to its creation, until the present. It covers early lie detectors and their inventors from the 1860s to the early 1920s, their use by the police and other law enforcement agencies in the 1930s and their use in Cold War America in the 1940s and 1950s. It then discusses the government's use of the polygraph in the 1960s, the PSE, a new take on the old polygraph, and private businesses' reliance on the polygraph in the 1970s and the government's increasing reluctance to use it in the 1980s. A chapter on new ideas and uses for the polygraph in the 1990s and after concludes the book.
The Lie Detection Manual
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Author : David Todeschini
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2004-11-22
The Lie Detection Manual written by David Todeschini and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-11-22 with Reference categories.
This book will enable you to determine whether or not someone is lying to you. Contains over 60 axioms or guidelines that put your subject through the gauntlet. From FBI Agent to Housewife, you need to read this book. After you do, you will never look at the NEWS, political speeches, or anything that the government tells you in the same light. Conceived in an environment of pathological liars, this book takes "common sense" to a new level. Some deceptions are very subtle and nefarious, and some deceptions are your own conclusions - which you arrive at by the design of the liar - or government - which tells you only what will lead you to believe their lies
The Polygraph And Lie Detection
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2003-02-22
The Polygraph And Lie Detection written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-02-22 with Law categories.
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 screening, and counter-intelligence. The book looks at: The theory of how the polygraph works and evidence about how deceptivenessâ€"and other psychological conditionsâ€"affect the physiological responses that the polygraph measures. Empirical evidence on the performance of the polygraph and the success of subjects' countermeasures. The actual use of the polygraph in the arena of national security, including its role in deterring threats to security. The book addresses the difficulties of measuring polygraph accuracy, the usefulness of the technique for aiding interrogation and for deterrence, and includes potential alternativesâ€"such as voice-stress analysis and brain measurement techniques.
Polygraph Control And Civil Liberties Protection Act
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Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on the Constitution
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1978
Polygraph Control And Civil Liberties Protection Act written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on the Constitution and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with Civil rights categories.
The Lie Detector In Employment
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Author : Bonnie Carroll
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1967
The Lie Detector In Employment written by Bonnie Carroll and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1967 with Employees categories.