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Publication Date
2022-03-18
Edition Number
7
ISBN
9781292295787

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Prentice Hall PTR
ISBN-10
1292295783
ISBN-13
9781292295787
eBay Product ID (ePID)
8057262652

Product Key Features

Edition
7
Book Title
Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology
Number of Pages
768 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2022
Topic
Sociology / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Social Science
Author
Dennis Howitt
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
50.1 Oz
Item Length
10.4 in
Item Width
7.6 in

Additional Product Features

LCCN
2021-062747
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
364.3
Table Of Content
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, statement validity analysis and SCAN 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 Risk, recidivism and desistance Glossary References Name index Subject index
Synopsis
Introduce your students to new research findings in the fascinating field of forensic and criminal psychology. Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology, 7th edition is the latest version of this widely praised book. Demonstrating content from up-to-date research and empirical findings, this is a text that will keep your students engaged!, Discover more about the fascinating field of forensic and criminal psychology with this widely praised book, ideal for the students who want to understand how psychology relates to criminal justice and the law. Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology, 7th edition is an essential resource for students studying psychology, applied psychology, criminology, and other relevant subjects, providing a clear and comprehensive introduction to this developing discipline. This market-leading text follows an accessible pedagogical approach, focusing on contextualising theory stemming from extensive, up-to-date research and key empirical findings. It covers major areas in the field, such as profile analysis, lie detecting, mental disorders and crime - among others. It also explores further relevant and significant research studies from the UK and international perspectives and introduces new, contemporary material such as the impact of COVID-19 on crime and police use of force. The book aims to support your broader understanding of the key concepts surrounding the field, helping you develop your critical thinking skills and challenging group discussion in class. Some of the helpful features introduced in the chapters are 'Key Concepts', 'Forensic Psychology in Action', and 'Controversies', which encourage a deeper understanding of the subject. The Overview section at the beginning of each chapter and the comprehensive list of figures and diagrams further support your learning experience on the extensive research data and theory developed. Along with its comprehensive Glossary on key terms for easy reference, this is an invaluable tool for those who would like to follow a career in criminology and forensic psychology and is guaranteed to keep you engaged.
LC Classification Number
HV6080.H69 2022

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