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Applying Psychology to Forensic Practice (Forensic Practice series)

Book information

Publisher
Blackwell Publishers
Year
2004
ISBN
9780470693186, 9781405105415, 9781405105422, 1405105410, 1405105429
Open Library ID
OL22151755M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
16 MB (16724873 bytes)
Pages
302\302
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

This book illustrates the wide variety of applications of psychology to the criminal and civil justice system.Illustrates the wide variety of applications of psychology to the criminal and civil justice system. Gives examples of how forensic psychology can benefit not only from clinical and criminological approaches, but also from the insights of occupational, cognitive, developmental and social psychology. Many of the chapters introduce readers to areas which have not received extensive coverage elsewhere. Includes new directions in forensic practice. Chapters draw out the implications for professionals working in the field. Contributors include both academics and practitioners. Reflects both the scope and the potential of forensic psychology.

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