The Malleability of Memory is based on an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and Elizabeth Loftus, a world-renowned expert on human memory and Distinguished Professor of Psychological Science; Criminology, Law, and Society; Cognitive Science and Law at UC Irvine.
This extensive conversation covers Elizabeth Loftus’ ground-breaking work on the misinformation effect, false memories and her battles with “repressed memory” advocates, the introduction of expert memory testimony into legal proceedings and the effect of DNA evidence on convincing judges of the problematic nature of eyewitness testimony.
This conversation will be released soon in a carefully-edited video format and is now available as an enhanced book while Elizabeth Loftus is also featured in a short documentary – all details are below.
“I found Howard so easy to talk to. He was obviously well-prepared and asked intelligent and penetrating questions. It was a real pleasure for me to discuss my work with him in this conversational and informal format.” – Elizabeth Loftus
This enhanced book is available in electronic format on all major booksellers, including:
The Malleability of Memory is part of the 5-part Ideas Roadshow Collection, Conversations About Law, which is available in hardcover, paperback and electronic format.
Elizabeth Loftus is also featured in a short documentary together with Lisa Feldman Barrett, Alcino Silva, Matthew Walker and Fred Gitelman.
