Criminal Psychology

Criminal Psychology
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 299
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ISBN-10 : 9781134697717
ISBN-13 : 1134697716
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Book Synopsis Criminal Psychology by : David Canter

Download or read book Criminal Psychology written by David Canter and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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