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Forensic Psychology: A Very Short Introduction

By David V , Canter

Book information

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Year
2010
ISBN
9780191576416, 0191576417, 9780191613951, 0191613959, 978-0-19-955020-3
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
527 kB (540120 bytes)
Series
Very short introductions
Pages
145\0
Time added
2019-09-25 00:05:11
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Description

Discusses all aspects of psychology relevant to the legal and criminal process, including the role of mental disorders in crime, the minds of serial killers, and offender profiling. Abstract: Lie detection, offender profiling, insanity in the law, the minds of serial killers, and many other topics that fill news and fiction are all aspects of the rapidly developing area of Forensic Psychology. David Canter shows how these often controversial topics bridge the gaps between academics and practitioners, behavioural sciences, and the law.  Read more... Content: The excitement and challenge of forensic psychology -- How to make a criminal -- Experts in court -- Psychology and legal proceedings -- Working with offenders -- Working with law enforcement -- Always the bridesmaid?

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