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Psychology and Crime

English · Paperback / Softback

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This book provides a comprehensive survey of psychology and crime, addressing the question of the relationship of psychology to crime, criminals and the different stages and aspects of the criminal justice process. The author challenges many of the misconceptions and misunderstandings surrounding criminal behaviour while at the same time providing valuable insights into the way in which psychology can help us to make sense of the criminal process.

List of contents

1. The extent and fear of crime
2. The psychology of victimisation
3. Preventing crime and re-offending
4. Psychology and criminal behaviour
5. Crime, intention and mental illness
6. Crime analysis and offender profiling
7. Jury verdicts and judicial sententcing
8. Dealing with offenders
9. Mistakes and the criminal justice system
Conclusion
References

Summary

This book provides a comprehensive survey of psychology and crime, addressing the question of the relationship of psychology to crime, criminals and the different stages and aspects of the criminal justice process. The author challenges many of the misconceptions and misunderstandings surrounding criminal behaviour while at the same time providing valuable insights into the way in which psychology can help us to make sense of the criminal process.

Product details

Authors Peter B. Ainsworth
Publisher Pearson Academic
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 01.01.1999
 
EAN 9780582414242
ISBN 978-0-582-41424-2
No. of pages 224
Weight 340 g
Series Longman Criminology Series
Longman Criminology Series
Subjects Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Applied psychology
Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology

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