Its accuracy through objective tests of validity; contrast graphology with verifiable psychological assessment techniques; and review the legality of using graphology in employee selection, psychological diagnosis, and the criminal justice system. A major thrust of the book is a consideration of why graphology seems so accurate to many personnel managers when it has been unable to pass objective tests of validity designed by experts in the psychology of individual.

An in-depth study of the relationship between a person’s handwriting and their character. This detailed graphology study explores all aspects of the fascinating art and reveals many interesting psychoanalytical observations about the pseudoscience. Chapters featured in this volume include: - Ancient and Modernised - General Appearance of Writing - Appearance of the Letters (Capitals) - Appearance of the Letters (Small) - Secondary or Accessory Appearances of Writing - Influences Which Modify the Writing - Luck and Handwriting - Types of Handwriting

"Forensic document examination is the study of physical evidence and physical evidence cannot lie. Only its interpretation can err. Only the failure to find it, or to hear its true testimony can deprive it of its value." - Roy Huber, author A definitive review of handwriting identification, this book presents, in a general manner, how to approach document examination and then, in particular, how to apply handwriting identification to the document. Types of handwriting are discussed in detail. For the first time in the field of questioned document examination, Handwriting Identification: Facts and Fundamentals consolidates the pertinent information from published and unpublished sources respecting writing, that is essential to the expansion of a practitioner's general knowledge of handwriting identification and to the proper education of novices. Written in a question and answer format, the book suggests some of the questions that one might ask of an examiner and provides the answers that knowledgeable and competent examiners should be expected to give. This book is a valuable addition to law libraries and to every practicing document examiner, as well as every lawyer handling cases in which the authenticity of handwriting might be disputed.

A step-by-step approach to learning the secrets of handwriting analysis with over 100 handwriting samples individually examined.

Shows how to analyze handwriting traits, including slant, spacing, baseline, and connecting strokes, and discusses practical uses.