Originally published in 1978, this book reviews the status of psychological knowledge at the time concerning the many aspects of person identification and scientifically evaluates the methods and procedures used.

Preface. 1. Introduction 2. Cognitive Aspects of Person Identification 3. The Influence of Stereotypes on Identification 4. Identification by Means of Face 5. Identification by Visual, Non-facial Cues and by Voice 6. Linguistic Influences on Memory for Persons and Events 7. Individual and Group Differences in Person Recognition 8. Identification Parades 9. Conclusion: Retrospect and Prospect. Bibliography. Name Index. Subject Index.