| Description |
ix, 385 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Psycholegal research : an introduction -- Eyewitnesses : key issues and event characteristics -- Eyewitnesses : the perpetrator and interviewing -- Children as witnesses -- The jury -- Sentencing as a human process -- The psychologist as expert witness -- Persuasion in the courtroom -- Detecting deception -- Witness recognition procedures -- Psychology and the police -- Conclusions |
| Summary |
The burgeoning field of psycholegal research applies psychology's methodologies and knowledge to the study of jurisprudence, substantive law, legal process and criminology. Psychology and Law provides a comprehensive up-to-date discussion of contemporary debates at the interface between psychology and criminal law. International in its scope and broad-ranging in its research, this book is the authoritative work on psycholegal enquiry for students and professionals in psychology, law, criminology, social work and law enforcement |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 302-366) and indexes |
| Notes |
English |
| Subject |
Forensic psychology.
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Insanity (Law)
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Insanity (Law) -- Jurisprudence
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Judicial process.
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Law -- Psychological aspects.
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| LC no. |
96040439 |
| ISBN |
0521553210 (hardback : alk. paper) |
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0521557380 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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(hb : alk. paper) |
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(paperback: alk. paper) |
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