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Forensic psychology for dummies / by David Canter ; foreword by Ian Rankin.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: --For dummiesPublication details: Chichester, West Sussex, England : Wiley, ©2012.Description: xxii, 390 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781119976240
  • 1119976243
Subject(s):
Contents:
Introduction -- Nailing forensic psychology: a moving target -- Helping the police solve crimes -- Measuring the criminal mind -- Viewing psychology in court -- Helping and treating offenders -- The part of tens.
Summary: Law, order, and the criminal mind-- a fascinating introduction to forensic psychology and its many applications.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

A fascinating guide on the psychology of crime

Thinking of a career that indulges your CSI fantasies? Want to understand the psychology of crime? Whether studying it for the first time or an interested spectator, Forensic Psychology For Dummies gives you all the essentials for understanding this exciting field, complemented with fascinating case examples from around the world.

Inside you'll find out why people commit crime, how psychology helps in the investigative process, the ways psychologists work with criminals behind bars - and how you too can become a forensic psychologist. You'll discover what a typical day is like for a forensic psychologist, how they work with the police to build offender profiles, interview suspects or witnesses, and detect lies!

Covers the important role psychology plays in assessing offenders Explains how psychology is applied in the courtroom Explains complicated psychology concepts in easy-to-understand terms

If you're a student considering taking forensic psychology or just love to learn about the science behind crime, Forensic Psychology For Dummies is everything you need to get up-to-speed on this fascinating subject.

Law, order, and the criminal mind-- a fascinating introduction to forensic psychology and its many applications.

Includes index.

Introduction -- Nailing forensic psychology: a moving target -- Helping the police solve crimes -- Measuring the criminal mind -- Viewing psychology in court -- Helping and treating offenders -- The part of tens.

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