ben-shakhar

An authoritative but engaging examination of the practices of graphology, lie detection, and ＂cold reading＂ techniques which exposes their fragile and unscientific basis and considers the question of why so many people continue to believe in their worth and validity.

Gershon Ben-Shakhar is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychology, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and a leading expert in the psychophysiological detection of deception.

Marianna Barr studied English and Comparative Literature. She has written and translated poetry as well as translated numerous theoretical books, essays, and short stories.