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Trials of a Forensic Psychologist
Charles Patrick Ewing
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Description for Trials of a Forensic Psychologist
Paperback. Trials of a Forensic Psychologist: A Casebook is a collection of ten high-profile, controversial, and provocative legal cases that provide readers a deeper understanding of the controversial yet necessary role that forensic psychology plays in the American system of justice. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: JM; MMQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 410.
A fascinating collection of ten high-profile cases illustrating the controversial, often contentious-yet essential-role of forensic psychology in the American justice system
A fascinating collection of ten high-profile cases illustrating the controversial, often contentious-yet essential-role of forensic psychology in the American justice system
Written by psychologist and lawyer Charles Patrick Ewing, one of the country's leading experts on forensic psychology, Trials of a Forensic Psychologist: A Casebook is a scholarly, thought-provoking collection of cases from the author's three decades of professional experience. Bringing to life the psychological and legal details of each case as well as the personal stories involved, this volume insightfully covers those issues facing forensic psychologists, including:
- Ability to Waive Miranda Rights
- Coerced Confessions
- The Insanity Defense
- Malingering
- Battered Woman Syndrome
- Evaluating Allegations ... Read more
- The Implications of Extreme Emotional Disturbance
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470170724
SKU
V9780470170724
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About Charles Patrick Ewing
CHARLES PATRICK EWING, PHD, JD, is an experienced lawyer, forensic psychologist, and law professor at University at Buffalo Law School where he is a SUNY Distinguished Service Professor. He maintains an active forensic psychology consulting practice and is the author of several books including Fatal Families, Kids Who Kill, and Minds on Trial. He is the editor of Behavioral Sciences ... Read more
Reviews for Trials of a Forensic Psychologist
"Packed with case details as well as lengthy segments of trial transcripts from riveting, high-profile cases, Trials is well written and ideal as a teaching tool for students of mental health law or the social sciences." (California Lawyer, March 2009) "…Charles Patrick Ewing, a law school professor...is one of the most renowned forensic psychologists in the United States, the ... Read more