Litigating Intelligence - by Rogers Elliott (Hardcover)

About the Book

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.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

?. . . a book that tells the story accurately, with fidelity to what happened, as well as superb coverage of the psychological literature. Tour de force is the only way to describe it!?-James M. Colwell, Ph.D., School Psychologist San Francisco Unified School District

." . . a book that tells the story accurately, with fidelity to what happened, as well as superb coverage of the psychological literature. Tour de force is the only way to describe it!"-James M. Colwell, Ph.D., School Psychologist San Francisco Unified School District

About the Author

ROGERS ELLIOT is Professor of Psychology at Dartmouth College, where he has also served as Chairman of the Psychology and Education Departments.