| Psychological Research in Prisons Contributor(s): Towl, Graham J. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1405133147 ISBN-13: 9781405133142 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $82.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2007 Annotation: A rigorous critique of the current state of psychological research being conducted in prisons, this volume collects and reviews expert contributions from leading applied forensic psychologists working in the field. With a particular focus on the psychological evaluation of attempts to reduce the risk of re-offending, this book also explores key areas of emerging research, such as the treatment of sex offenders and those serving life sentences. Featuring chapters on suicide, bullying, and drug misuse, this book gives the reader a clear sense of the range of psychological research that has been conducted in recent years. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Research & Methodology - Social Science | Penology - Psychology | Forensic Psychology |
| Dewey: 686.225 |
| LCCN: 2006001710 |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6.14" W x 8.96" (0.78 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This up-to-date collection begins with an account and analysis of the role of psychologists in prisons in relation to research.
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