Description: Art on Trial : Art Therapy in Capital Murder Cases, Paperback by Gussak, David E., ISBN 0231162510, ISBN-13 9780231162517, Like New Used, Free P&P in the UK Detailing an outstanding example of the use of forensic art therapy in a capital murder case, David E. Gussak, an art therapist contracted by the defense to analyze the images that were to be presented as evidence, recounts his findings and his testimony in court, as well as the future implications of his work for criminal proceedings. He describes the role of the art therapist as an expert witness in a murder case, the way to use art as evidence, and the conclusions and assessments that professionals can draw from a defendant's artworks. He also examines the effectiveness of expert testimony as communicated by the prosecution, defense, and court, and weighs the moral, ethical, and legal consequences of relying on such evidence. For professionals and general readers, this gripping volume presents a convincing account of the ability of art to reflect a damaged and dangerous psyche. A leading text on an emerging field,Art on Trial demonstrates the practical applications of an innovative approach to clinical assessment and treatment.
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Book Title: Art on Trial : Art Therapy in Capital Murder Cases
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 229 mm
Number of Pages: 256 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Art on Trial: Art Therapy in Capital Murder Cases
Type: Textbook
Author: David E. Gussak
Subject Area: Physical Therapy, Social Psychology
Item Width: 152 mm
Format: Paperback
