Adversarial versus Inquisitorial Justice: Psychological Perspectives on Criminal Justice Systems

Peter van Koppen, Steven D. Penrod

Springer US, Jan 31, 2003 - Psychology - 437 pages

This is the first volume that directly compares the practices of adversarial and inquisitorial systems of law from a psychological perspective. It aims at understanding why American and European continental systems differ so much, while both systems entertain much support in their communities. The book is written for advanced audiences in psychology and law.

About the author

Penrod is Professor of Psychology and Professor of Law, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School and his Ph.D. in Psychology from Harvard University.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Adversarial versus Inquisitorial Justice: Psychological Perspectives on Criminal Justice Systems; Volume 17 of Perspectives in Law & Psychology
• Editors: Peter van Koppen, Steven D. Penrod
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Springer US, 2003
• ISBN: 0306473623, 9780306473623
• Length: 437 pages
• Subjects: Law / International; Psychology / Applied Psychology; Psychology / General; Psychology / Personality; Psychology / Psychopathology / General; Social Science / Criminology