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Applying Psychology to Forensic Practice
Contributor(s): Needs, Adrian (Editor), Towl, Graham J. (Editor)
ISBN: 1405105429     ISBN-13: 9781405105422
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $81.65  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: February 2004
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Annotation: The central theme of this book is that forensic psychology can benefit from the insights of many other branches of psychology. The contributors draw on the findings of occupational, cognitive, developmental and social psychology, as well as more familiar clinical and criminological approaches, in order to demonstrate the various ways in which psychology can be applied within the criminal justice system.Chapters include illustrations of the application of psychology to the investigative process, to the analysis of offending, to intervening with offenders, and to increasing organizational effectiveness. The book as a whole reflects the range and synergy that characterize forensic psychology today.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Forensic Psychology
Dewey: 614.1
LCCN: 2003004175
Series: Forensic Practice
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6" W x 8.94" (0.98 lbs) 284 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
This book illustrates the wide variety of applications of psychology to the criminal and civil justice system.

  • Illustrates the wide variety of applications of psychology to the criminal and civil justice system.
  • Gives examples of how forensic psychology can benefit not only from clinical and criminological approaches, but also from the insights of occupational, cognitive, developmental and social psychology.
  • Many of the chapters introduce readers to areas which have not received extensive coverage elsewhere.
  • Includes new directions in forensic practice.
  • Chapters draw out the implications for professionals working in the field.
  • Contributors include both academics and practitioners.
  • Reflects both the scope and the potential of forensic psychology.