| Forensic Psychology Contributor(s): Adler, Joanna (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1843920107 ISBN-13: 9781843920106 Publisher: Willan Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $168.30 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2004 Annotation: This book provides an in-depth view of forensic psychology, bringing together a team of leading authorities in the field to demonstrate the scope and techniques of forensic psychology in key areas of research, policy and practice. The book goes beyond the introductory texts on the subject to challenge perceptions, to raise questions for research and to pose problems for practice, to inspire and to stimulate, demonstrating the ways in which forensic psychology can aid the practice of criminal justice. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Forensic Psychology |
| Dewey: 347.066 |
| LCCN: 2004299162 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.4" W x 9.2" (1.70 lbs) 352 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book brings together a team of experts in the field of forensic psychology to demonstrate the scope of the discipline and the techniques employed in key areas of research, policy and practice. Its aim is to go beyond the introductory texts on the subject to challenge perceptions, to raise questions for research, to pose problems for practice, and to inspire and stimulate, demonstrating the ways in which forensic psychology can aid the practice of criminal justice. It will be essential reading for students, academics and practitioners. The book is divided into seven sections, addressing key topics with which the discipline is concerned - its broader context, investigation and prosecution, testimony and evidence, correlates of criminality, persistent offending, intervention and prevention and punishment and corrections. The contributors include both academics and practitioners, and are drawn from the UK, the USA and Australasia. |