Taking Psychology and Law into the Twenty-First Century

During his term as President of APA-LS/Division 41, James Ogloff organized a comprehensive program of research reviews in the area of the law and psychology. Taking Psychology and Law into the Twenty-First Century is the product of that program.
In these pages top scholars contribute chapters covering a wide range of topics including jurisprudence, competency, children, forensic risk assessment, eyewitness testimony, jurors and juries, lawsuits, and civil law. Also included is an introductory chapter by the editor.
The result is a unique and comprehensive treatment of the issues at the confluence of these disciplines.

List of contents

Acknowledgments.- Preface.- 1. Two Steps Forward and One Step Backward: The Law and Psychology Movement(s) in the 20^th Century.- 2. Psychological Jurisprudence.- 3. Children, Psychology, and Law: Reflections on Past and Future Contributions to Science and Policy.- 4. Forensic Assessment: Current Status and Future Directions.- 5. Risk Assessment.- 6. Competency: Past, Present, and Future.- 7. Eyewitness Research.- 8. Jurors and Juries: A Review of the Field.- 9. Why do People Sue, and What are they Suing for?- 10. Psychological Issues in Civil Law.- 11. Evaluating Published Research in Psychology and Law: A Gatekeeper Analysis of Law and Human Behavior.- Index.

Summary

During his term as President of APA-LS/Division 41, James Ogloff organized a comprehensive program of research reviews in the area of the law and psychology.

Product details

• Authors: James R P Ogloff, James R. P. Ogloff, James R. P. (Thomas Embling Hospital Ogloff, James R.P. Ogloff
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.01.2013
• EAN: 9780306467608
• ISBN: 978-0-306-46760-8
• No. of pages: 413
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 233 mm x 36 mm
• Weight: 816 g
• Illustrations: XXII, 413 p. 4 illus.
• Series: Perspectives in Law & Psychology; Developments in Primatology: P; Perspectives in Law & Psycholo; Perspectives in Law & Psychology; Developments in Primatology: P
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories