Overturning Wrongful Convictions: Science Serving Justice Contributor(s): Murray, Elizabeth A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467725137 ISBN-13: 9781467725132 Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books (Tm) OUR PRICE: $31.65 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: January 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Law & Crime |
Dewey: 364 |
LCCN: 2014017225 |
Lexile Measure: 1160 |
Physical Information: 0.47" H x 6.97" W x 8.26" (0.79 lbs) 120 pages |
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Publisher Description: Imagine being convicted of a crime you didn't commit and spending years behind bars. Since 1989 more than 1,400 Americans who experienced this injustice have been exonerated. Some of the people who have won their freedom include Ronald Cotton, who was falsely convicted of raping a college student; Nicole Harris, who was unjustly imprisoned for the death of her son; and intellectually disabled Earl Washington Jr., who was unfairly sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a young mother. Wrongful convictions shatter lives and harm society by allowing real perpetrators to potentially commit additional crimes. |
Contributor Bio(s): Murray, Elizabeth A.: - Dr. Elizabeth A. Murray is a native Cincinnatian from a large family. When she was young, Elizabeth always thought she may grow up to be a writer, teacher, scientist, or explorer--now that she is a college professor and forensic scientist, she is active in all of those fields! Elizabeth always loved science; it was her favorite subject in school. In college, she studied biology and discovered that she found humans to be the most interesting animals, so she continued her studies in the field of anthropology. Being a very practical person, Elizabeth wanted her research focus to have tangible results and benefits that could aid society, and this led her to the forensic application of anthropology. It took many years of college and lots of hard work to become a forensic scientist, but Elizabeth says that teaching is still the very best part of her job. She enjoys taking difficult concepts in science and explaining them in a way that is interesting and relevant to her students. |