Introduction to Forensic Psychology Court, Law Enforcement, and Correctional Practices

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Synopsis

Introduction to Forensic Psychology, Third Edition, has been completely restructured to explain in greater detail how courses on forensic psychology are taught, making it more applicable as a textbook than previous editions. It also features more figures, tables and text boxes, making it a true textbook. What this book has that others do not is equal representation of criminal behavior, the court systems, and law enforcement/prisons. It also has equal representation of criminal and civil forensics. Other texts tend to be weighted towards just criminal behavior or just criminal justice and primarily criminal or civic forensics but not both.
This new edition also has equal representation of issues to pertaining to adults and children. It contains new coverage of cyberbullying, tests and assessments in the courtroom, mental deficiency and competency to stand trial, and information on mothers who kill their children. Adult, juvenile and family issues are dealt with separately, making it easier to find what you need. Case illustrations dramatically highlight how the lives of individuals have been (or could be) impacted by developments in psychology and law. Chapters now include pedagogy, including outlines, main points, and relevant websites.
This book is intended for professors teaching introduction to forensic psychology, as well as for students interested in adult, child, and family forensics as they apply to criminal and civic forensics law enforcement/prisons.

- Newly structured to map closer to how this information is taught and learned
- Comprehensive coverage ensures inclusion of criminal and civic forensics as well as police and law enforcement
- Chapters now include pedagogy, including outlines, main points, and relevant websites

Book details

Edition:
3
Author:
Stacey L. Shipley, Bruce A. Arrigo
ISBN:
9780123821706
Related ISBNs:
9780120643516, 9780123821690, 9780080468532
Publisher:
Academic Press
Pages:
720
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2024-10-21
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2012
Copyright by:
Elsevier Science & Technology 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Nonfiction, Psychology, Science, Sociology