In this revised edition, Paul Ekman, a renowned expert in emotions research and nonverbal communication, presents updated information on his groundbreaking inquiry into lying and methods for uncovering lies. He analyzes a range of deception strategies -- from the political strategies of international public figures, such as Adolf Hitler and Richard Nixon, to the deceitful behavior of private individuals, such as adulterers or petty criminals -- and explains how a successful liar most often...
Paul Ekman’s classic book on reading faces and body language provides the science for highly anticipated Fox TV series Lie to Me. Carol Z. Malatesta Ekman [is] a pioneer in emotions research and nonverbal communication. . . . Accurate, intelligent, informative, and thoughtful. New York Times Book Review
Preface to the Third Edition7Acknowledgments111Introduction152Lying, Leakage, and Clues to Deceit253Why Lies Fail434Detecting Deceit From Words, Voice, or Body805Facial Clues to Deceit1236Dangers and Precautions1627The Polygraph as Lie Catcher1908Lie Checking2409Lie Catching in the 1990s27910Lies in Public Life29911New Findings and Ideas About Lying and Lie Catching325Epilogue347Appendix353Reference Notes363Index375
\ Jerome D. Frank[A] wealth of detailed, practical information about lying and lie detection and a penetrating analysis of the ethical implications.\ \ \ \ \ Carol Z. MalatestaEkman [is] a pioneer in emotions research and nonverbal communication. . . . Accurate, intelligent, informative, and thoughtful. —New York Times Book Review\ \