Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to eyewitness testimony -- Factors determining perception -- Factors determining retention and retrieval of events -- Recognizing people -- Evaluating the eyewitness case -- Jurors' and others' beliefs about eyewitness testimony -- Pretrial proceedings in civil cases -- Pretrial proceedings in criminal cases -- Jury education and selection -- Opening statement -- Direct and redirect examinations -- Cross-examination: strategies and tactics -- Presenting expert testimony -- Instructions for the jury -- Closing argument.