Introduction to FORENSIC and CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY
Häftad bok. –– FÖRLAGSNY! –– Pearson Education. 6 uppl. 2019. 720 sidor.
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The book provides a clear, comprehensive and engaging coverage of the subject. With a continued emphasis on key empirical findings and the theory stemming from this research, this book will equip you with a deep and contextualised understanding of this fascinating area.
• A range of pedagogical features will help you to quickly grasp the key concepts, appreciate the controversies and develop a practical understanding of the wide ranging topics encompassed by this ever evolving subject.
• Key features:
Market leading text in this popular area.
Fully up-to-date with wide-ranging classic and contemporary research.
Includes coverage of radically new ideas about forensic memory, delinquency, burglary, sex offender treatment, and more.
Strong emphasis on theory and key empirical findings to encourage deeper understanding.
Important and relevant research studies from a UK and international perspective are explored in depth.
‘Key concepts’, ‘Forensic psychology in action’ and ‘Controversies’ provide students with a broader understanding of the subject.
A glossary of key terms provides explanations for easy reference.
Further reading suggestions at the end of each chapter help students to go beyond the text and discover key resources.
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Förlagsfakta
- ISBN
- 9781292187167
- Titel
- Introduction to forensic and criminal psychology
- Författare
- Howitt, Dennis
- Utgivningsår
- 2019
- Språk
- English
- Baksidestext
- Publisher's acknowledgements -- What is forensic and criminal psychology -- The social context of crime -- Crime and the public -- Victims of crime -- Theories of crime -- Juvenile offenders and beyond -- Theft and other crimes against property -- Violent offenders -- Sexual offenders 1: rapists -- Sexual offenders 2: paedophiles and child molestation -- Police psychology -- Terrorism and hostage-taking incidents -- Eyewitness testimony -- Profile analysis 1: fbi-style offender profiling -- Profile analysis 2: investigative psychology, statistical and geographical profiling -- False allegations -- False and true confessions -- Lies, lie detecting and credibility 1: the psychology of deception -- Lies, lie detecting and credibility 2: the polygraph test and statement validity analysis -- Children as witnesses -- Mental disorders and crime -- Mental, personality and intellectual problems in court -- Judges and lawyers -- Juries and decision making -- Effective prison -- Psychological treatments for prisoners and other offenders -- Glossary -- References -- Name index -- Subject index.
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