APPLYING PSYCHOLOGY TO FORENSIC PRACTICE by Adrian Needs (Editor), Graham J. Towl (Editor) ( 9781405105422 )

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Title:

APPLYING PSYCHOLOGY TO FORENSIC PRACTICE

By:

Adrian Needs (Editor), Graham J. Towl (Editor)

Format:

Paperback

List price:	£53.95
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ISBN 10:

1405105429

ISBN 13:

9781405105422

Publisher:

JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD

Pub. date:

11 December, 2003

Series:

Forensic Practice

Pages:

304

Description:

* 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.

Synopsis:

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 psychology.

Illustrations:

14 illustrations

Publication:

Imprint:

BPS Blackwell

Returns:

Returnable

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