Criminal Psychology

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Applied Psychology
Cover of the book Criminal Psychology by David Canter, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: David Canter ISBN: 9781134697786
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: May 2, 2017
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: David Canter
ISBN: 9781134697786
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: May 2, 2017
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This thoroughly updated and revised new edition provides an essential overview of a full range of psychological contributions to the understanding of crime and the processes of dealing with offenders and helping their victims.

From the cognitive, developmental and social processes that influence a diverse range of crimes, including burglary, fraud, rape and murder, to the challenges faced by the police and courts in investigating crime or securing reliable testimony, the text is packed with pedagogical features that bring this fascinating subject to life. These include boxes highlighting key topics or issues around research methods, further reading and suggested essay titles.

Also including chapters on rehabilitation in prisons and the psychology of victims, the text examines hot topics such as gang membership and terrorism, as well as discussing how psychology may better understand criminals and criminal behaviour in the future. It builds to a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the field. It will be ideal for students across psychology, criminology and socio-legal studies and law.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This thoroughly updated and revised new edition provides an essential overview of a full range of psychological contributions to the understanding of crime and the processes of dealing with offenders and helping their victims.

From the cognitive, developmental and social processes that influence a diverse range of crimes, including burglary, fraud, rape and murder, to the challenges faced by the police and courts in investigating crime or securing reliable testimony, the text is packed with pedagogical features that bring this fascinating subject to life. These include boxes highlighting key topics or issues around research methods, further reading and suggested essay titles.

Also including chapters on rehabilitation in prisons and the psychology of victims, the text examines hot topics such as gang membership and terrorism, as well as discussing how psychology may better understand criminals and criminal behaviour in the future. It builds to a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the field. It will be ideal for students across psychology, criminology and socio-legal studies and law.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book The Psychopathology of Everyday Racism and Sexism by David Canter
Cover of the book Saudi Arabia by David Canter
Cover of the book Competitiveness of New Industries by David Canter
Cover of the book The Emergence of Russia 750-1200 by David Canter
Cover of the book What is this Professor Freud Like? by David Canter
Cover of the book Routledge Intensive Dutch Course by David Canter
Cover of the book The Faces of Televisual Media by David Canter
Cover of the book The Political Economy of Global Capitalism and Crisis by David Canter
Cover of the book Economics, Politics and the Age of Inflation by David Canter
Cover of the book James Joyce and the Politics of Desire by David Canter
Cover of the book Psychology and Work by David Canter
Cover of the book The British Coal Industry by David Canter
Cover of the book Visible Learning Insights by David Canter
Cover of the book Evidence-based Interventions for Social Work in Health Care by David Canter
Cover of the book Militarism and the Indo-Europeanizing of Europe by David Canter
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy