Forensic Psychology: The Basics: The Basics

Forensic Psychology: The Basics

The Basics
 
Series: The Basics;
Edition number: 2, New edition
Publisher: Routledge
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ISBN13:9780815378181
ISBN10:0815378181
Binding:Hardback
No. of pages:294 pages
Size:198x129 mm
Weight:385 g
Language:English
Illustrations: 10 Tables, black & white
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Short description:

The new edition of Forensic Psychology: The Basics continues to provide an essential and accessible overview of one of the most dynamic and fascinating disciplines. This is an invaluable guide to the core topics and concepts for students across a range of disciplines, or general readers seeking a concise and jargon-free introduction.

Long description:

This edition of Forensic Psychology: The Basics continues to provide an essential and accessible overview of a dynamic and fascinating discipline. Providing an engaging introduction to the core topics within Forensic Psychology, the text combines a discussion of theory with information about the role of a professional forensic psychologist.


This edition has been fully updated throughout to include additional coverage of:




  • Offender profiling and rehabilitation



  • The role of psychology in crime prevention



  • Psychological factors relating to terrorism



Established topics including police psychology, the psychology of crime and delinquency, victimology and victim services, and correctional psychology are also considered in this invaluable guide. It will be essential reading for students across a range of disciplines, from psychology to criminology to law, or general readers seeking a concise and jargon-free introduction.

Table of Contents:

1. Forensic Psychology and the Role of the Forensic Psychologist


2. Theories of Criminal Behaviour that Help Inform Practice


3. Forensic Mental Health and Criminal Behaviour


4. Psychological Assessments and Intervention


5. Psychological Vulnerability


6. Legal Psychology


7. Research in Forensic Psychology


8. Responding to new challenges


Glossary


Bibliography