Litigating Intelligence
IQ Tests, Special Education and Social Science in the Courtroom
Published on 30. March 1987
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-0-86569-156-8 (ISBN)
Description
Are IQ tests racially and culturally biased? That was the controversial question in two landmark lawsuits: the California case of Larry P. v. Riles (1979) and the Chicago case of PASE v. Hannon (1980). Litigating Intelligence is a detailed analysis and comparison of these complex cases--the background, evidence, testimony, arguments, and surprising outcomes. 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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
531 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-86569-156-8 (9780865691568)
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Person
ROGERS ELLIOT is Professor of Psychology at Dartmouth College, where he has also served as Chairman of the Psychology and Education Departments.
Content
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 Effects of These Cases Policy Implications of These Cases The Adversary System as a Way of Finding Facts Summing Up