Applying psychology to forensic practice /

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 crimino...

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Other Authors: Needs, Adrian, Towl, Graham J.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Malden, MA : BPS Blackwell, 2004.
Series:Forensic practice.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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.>
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 285 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 236-273) and index.
ISBN:9780470693971
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