Introduction to forensic and criminal psychology
Dennis. Howitt Dennis Howitt.
Bok Engelsk 2009 Dennis. Howitt,· Electronic books.
| Utgitt | Harlow : : Pearson Education, , 2009.
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| Omfang | 1 online resource (xxx, 549 p.) : : ill.
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| Utgave | 3rd ed.
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| Opplysninger | 1 What is forensic and criminal psychology? -- 2 The social context of crime -- 3 Crime and the public -- 4 Victims of crime -- 5 Theories of crime -- 6 Juvenile offenders and beyond -- 7 Theft and other crimes against property -- 8 Violent offenders -- 9 Sexual offenders 1: rapists -- 10 Sexual offenders 2: paedophiles and child molestation -- 11 Police psychology -- 12 Terrorism and hostage taking incidents -- 13 Eyewitness testimony -- 14 Profile analysis 1: FBI-style profiling -- 15 Profile Analysis II: Investigative psychology and statistical profiling -- 16 False allegations -- 17 False confessions -- 18 Lies, lie detecting and credibility: polygraphy and statement validity analysis -- 19 Children as witnesses -- 20 Mental illness and crime -- 21 Mental, personality and intellectual problems in court -- 22 Judges and lawyers -- 23 Juries and decision making -- 24 Effective prison -- 25 Assessment of risk, dangerousness and recidivism -- Glossary -- References -- Name index -- Subject index.. - Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology, 3rd ed. is a market leading text in its field. It provides students with a fascinating and informative introduction through the use of up-to-date, clear, critical and comprehensive coverage of the subject matter, written in a student-friendly style. The text is research driven, and examples and analysis of relevant studies throughout the text ensure that readers become comfortable with theory whilst learning about the practical nature of criminal and forensic psychology. Fully revised and updated with international research, this edition includes a new chapter on terrorism and hostage taking, in addition to two chapters looking at the important area of profile analysis. Coverage of other topical issues within the field includes eye witness testimony, and prison effectiveness. Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychologyis an essential textbook for undergraduate students studying psychology, applied psychology and criminology degrees. It is also highly useful in many other subjects whereby students need an understanding of how psychology relates to criminal justice and the law.
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| ISBN | 9781405874465 (pbk.). - 9781405874496 (e-book)
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