A Psychologist's Casebook of Crime
Author | : Belinda Winder |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 349 |
Release | : 2017-09-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781349925193 |
ISBN-13 | : 1349925195 |
Rating | : 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: From burglary to stalking, A Psychologist's Casebook of Crime is the indispensable book for forensic psychology students. It tackles a wide range of offences such as arson, domestic violence, terrorism and murder, and its A to Z format provides all of the important information in a readily accessible way. Its chapter structure allows you to compare different crimes according to facts, figures and typical offender profiles, while providing fascinating case studies and a psychological perspective specific to each crime. With contributions from authors who are experts in their field, this innovative text provides an up-to-date review of how forensic psychologists think about and deal with a variety of crimes. This accessible student-friendly book is the perfect accompaniment for anyone wishing to learn more about forensic psychology.