A Psychologist's Casebook of Crime - From Arson to Voyeurism

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.>

Product details

• Authors: Philip Banyard, Belinda Winder, Belinda Banyard Winder
• Assisted by: Philip Banyard (Editor), Belinda Winder (Editor)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.06.2012
• EAN: 9780230242746
• ISBN: 978-0-230-24274-6
• No. of pages: 352
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; B, Behavioral Science and Psychology, forensic psychology, behavior;child;crime;forensic psychology;psychology;Stalking