Forensic Psychology Crime, Justice, Law, Interventions |
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| Author:
| Davies, Graham M.
Beech, Anthony R. |
| Series title: | BPS Textbooks in Psychology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-118-54817-2 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2012 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | BPS Blackwell |
| Book Format: | Digital download |
| List Price: | USD $50.95 |
Book Description:
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Forensic Psychology is both broad enough to give comprehensive coverage and detailed enough to do justice to each aspect of this evolving field. It's a cohesive teaching resource that is up-to-date and easy to use. The text is divided into four parts:
The Anatomy of Crime covers definitions and measurements as well as theories of why crime is committed.
Investigating Crime includes interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects, detecting deception and identifying...
More Description Forensic Psychology is both broad enough to give comprehensive coverage and detailed enough to do justice to each aspect of this evolving field. It's a cohesive teaching resource that is up-to-date and easy to use. The text is divided into four parts: The Anatomy of Crime covers definitions and measurements as well as theories of why crime is committed. Investigating Crime includes interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects, detecting deception and identifying perpetrators. The Trial Process offers detailed coverage of judicial processes, safeguarding witnesses, evidence, and the role of experts in a number of contexts. After Sentencing includes a discussion of the role of sentencing and therapeutic work with offenders.