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Applying Psychology to Forensic Practice
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Description for Applying Psychology to Forensic Practice
Paperback. * 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. Editor(s): Needs, Adrian; Towl, Graham J. Series: Forensic Practice. Num Pages: 304 pages, 14 illustrations. BIC Classification: JMK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 428.
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.
- Chapters draw out the implications for professionals working in the field.
- Contributors include both academics and practitioners.
- Reflects both the scope and the potential of forensic ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Series
Forensic Practice
Number of Pages
300
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781405105422
SKU
V9781405105422
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Needs
Adrian Needs runs the MSc in Forensic Psychology at the University of Portsmouth. He worked in the Prison Service for many years and as an office holder in the BPS has played a leading role in the development of training in forensic psychology. Published work includes articles on social skills interventions, sexual and violent offending and prison officer training. ... Read more
Reviews for Applying Psychology to Forensic Practice
"At a time when forensic psychology is playing an important and increasing role in the criminal justice system the editors of this book are to be congratulated on bringing together a wide and well written range of contributions... a must for all forensic psychologists and their associated colleagues." Professor Herschel Prins, Loughborough University ... Read more