Forensic Psychology - Rilegato

Kitaeff, Jack

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ISBN 10: 0132352915 ISBN 13: 9780132352918

Casa editrice: Pearson College Div, 2010

Riassunto

FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY, 1/e  presents a clear, complete picture of forensic psychology, covering both psychological and legal principles, and demonstrating their connections through actual case law and clinical examples. Dr. Jack Kitaeff first reviews the field’s history, and the roles, responsibilities, and obligations of practitioners. Next, he addresses criminological aspects of forensic psychology, examining theories of aggression and violent crime; non-violent crimes; and topics ranging from serial killing to terrorism. He thoroughly reviews forensic psychologists’ roles in law enforcement and the U.S. criminal justice system, and covers crucial issues such as repressed memories, novel syndromes, the workplace, children, families, and treatment.

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For undergraduate, graduate, and law school courses in forensic psychology; and for criminology courses that cover forensic psychology. This book presents a clear, complete picture of forensic psychology, covering both psychological and legal principles, and demonstrating their connections through actual case law and clinical examples. Dr. Jack Kitaeff first reviews the field's history, and the roles, responsibilities, and obligations of practitioners. Next, he addresses criminological aspects of forensic psychology, examining theories of aggression and violent crime; non-violent crimes; and topics ranging from serial killing to terrorism. He thoroughly reviews forensic psychologists' roles in law enforcement and the U.S. criminal justice system, and covers crucial issues such as repressed memories, novel syndromes, the workplace, children, families, and treatment.

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• Editore: Pearson College Div
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0132352915
• ISBN 13: 9780132352918
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 404