The Art of Conducting Interviews: How to Effectively Obtain Accurate and Meaningful Information examines the nuanced process of conducting interviews. The text approaches interviews through the lens of complex interactions between individuals, emphasizing the interviewer's role in guiding this interplay to produce accurate and meaningful information. Rooted in a sound theoretical framework, the book provides a plethora of examples to inform readers about practical, proven interviewing methods.

The text explores a comprehensive range of considerations vital for interviews, including basic psychological principles, ethics, and legal factors. It extends beyond simple guidelines, taking a holistic view of the interview process, examining the dynamics involved in conducting investigative interviews. Specific chapters address various scenarios, including interviewing witnesses, victims, and under acutely stressful situations. Furthermore, the text addresses appropriately motivating interviewees who are reluctant to provide information or incentivized to provide false information and properly conducting interrogations bound by legal safeguards, emphasizing a humane approach towards interviewees regardless of the context.

Recommended for courses focused on criminal justice, law enforcement, intelligence, legal, and other fields that involve investigative interviewing, The Art of Conducting Interviews is well-suited for undergraduate, graduate, and professional education.