Adam Benforado
4 books
About the Author
Adam Benforado is a distinguished legal scholar and author whose work bridges the fields of law, psychology, and neuroscience to expose the hidden biases permeating the American justice system. A professor at Drexel University Kline School of Law, he draws on cutting-edge research to reveal how unconscious prejudices influence everything from eyewitness identifications to jury decisions and sentencing outcomes. In his acclaimed book, Unfair: The New Science of Criminal Injustice, Benforado dismantles the myth of a fair and impartial legal process, advocating for reforms that prioritize science over outdated assumptions. With a background in cognitive science and a passion for social justice, Benforado's insightful analyses challenge readers to rethink the foundations of criminal law and pursue a more equitable society.
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