Murder in the Courtroom - The Cognitive Neuroscience of Violence

Murder in the Courtroom presents a comprehensive and detailed analysis of issues most relevant to answering questions regarding the link between cognitive functioning and violence.

About the author

Brigitte Vallabhajosula, Ph.D., is a consultant in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice. She holds master's degrees in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice and a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice with specialization in Forensic Psychology. Dr. Vallabhajosula has an understanding of the development of PET radiotracers and their clinical applications and potential utility in understanding the pathophysiology of neuropsychiatric disorders. For the last eight years she has focused her attention exclusively on the use of neuroimaging modalities within the forensic population.

Summary

Murder in the Courtroom presents a comprehensive and detailed analysis of issues most relevant to answering questions regarding the link between cognitive functioning and violence.

Additional text

Murder in the Courtroom offers an insightful view of the intersection of the law and the science related to violent behaviors. ... Today we are witnessing the rudimentary entry of neuroscience in the courtroom. Undoubtedly, increasingly sophisticated future incursions are certain. This text provides a science-based structure for their interpretation. This scholarly work deserves serious consideration for students and scholars of mind, brain, society, and law.

Product details

• Authors: Brigitte Vallabhajosula, Brigitte (Consultant Vallabhajosula, Vallabhajosula Brigitte
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.02.2015
• EAN: 9780199995721
• ISBN: 978-0-19-999572-1
• No. of pages: 352
• Series: American Psychology-Law Society Series; American Psychology-Law Societ
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Applied psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; LAW / Family Law / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / General, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Neuroscience, LAW / Family Law / Children, Neurosciences, Family Law, Criminal or forensic psychology, Family law: children