Criminological and Forensic Psychology

Criminological and Forensic Psychology
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Publisher : SAGE
Total Pages : 578
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ISBN-10 : 9781446293539
ISBN-13 : 144629353X
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Book Synopsis Criminological and Forensic Psychology by : Helen Gavin

Download or read book Criminological and Forensic Psychology written by Helen Gavin and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2013-12-30 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Criminological and Forensic Psychology is a brand-new theoretically rigorous, practically relevant, engaging and fun introduction to this broad and fascinating field. It covers both the conceptual basis within which psychology knowledge is applied in forensic contexts and the practical applications of psychology to the criminal civil justice systems. Key Features: Case studies, which include the James Bulger investigation in Chapter 5, are woven into every chapter to bring the topic to life and encourage the application of knowledge by placing you in the full context of a criminal case, showing you how psychological theories can be used to explain real-life crimes. In-depth exploration of the fascinating courtroom process including separate chapters on The Defendant’s Mind and The Jury. A dedicated chapter on research methods specific to forensic psychology to help you do your research project around this topic. A Companion Website available at www.sagepub.co.uk/gavinCFP is provided to support learning and includes chapter-by-chapter multiple choice questions to test understanding of the topic, additional case studies to reinforce learning, and links to further readings to continue your exploration of the subject.


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