Forensic Psychology: A Guide to Practice

by Lionel Haward, Gisli H. Gudjonsson, L R C Haward

Book Overview

Forensic Psychology explains the history and application of the discipline. It details the various kinds of psychologist involved in the field, the sort of evidence each might produce, and how it can be applied. The authors cover topics such as:
* offender profiling
* psychometric testing
* expert testimony
* psychological autopsy
* polygraph testing
* professional and ethical problems
* training needs
A handy reference tool...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415132916
• ISBN13: 9780415132916
• Release Date: May 1998
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"