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Lies, Liars, And Lying: An Introductory Overview / Salman Akhtar -- What It Takes To Tell A Lie / Ruth M.s. Fischer -- Developmental Aspects Of Lying / Gail A. Edelsohn -- Authentication, Imposture, And Malicious Deception / Lucy Lafarge -- Where Does The Truth Lie? / Harold P. Blum -- Lying And Deceitfulness In Personality Disorders / Michael H. Stone -- Lies And Their Deception / Clarence Watson -- Sociocultural Perspectives On Dishonesty And Lying / Daniel M.a. Freeman -- Cultures Of Dishonesty: From Hidden Cancers And Concealed Selves To Politics And Poker / Mark Moore -- Distortions Of Truth From White Lies To Mass Murder: A Concluding Commentary / Henri Parens. Edited By Salman Akhtar And Henri Parens. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.