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Litigating Intelligence: IQ Tests, Special Education and Social Science in the Courtroom
That was the controversial question in two landmark lawsuits: the California case of Larry P. It is also an important case study of the role of social science testimony in the courtroom and the role of the courts in setting social policy.
| Author(s) | By Rogers Elliott. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 240 |
| Published in | United States |
| Published | 30 Mar 1987 |
| Availability | Not yet available |
That was the controversial question in two landmark lawsuits: the California case of Larry P. It is also an important case study of the role of social science testimony in the courtroom and the role of the courts in setting social policy.
Background of the Lawsuits The Names Plaintiffs Genes, Socioeconomic Status, Family Background, and Culture The Nature of Intelligence Mild and Educable Mental Retardation Are the IQ Tests Racially and Culturally Biased? The Role of the Government
ROGERS ELLIOT is Professor of Psychology at Dartmouth College, where he has also served as Chairman of the Psychology and Education Departments.
