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The new edition of
Forensic Psychology: The Basics continues to provide an essential and accessible overview of one of the most dynamic and fascinating disciplines. This is an invaluable guide to the core topics and concepts for students across a range of disciplines, or general readers seeking a concise and jargon-free introduction.
List of contents
1. Forensic Psychology and the Role of the Forensic Psychologist
2. Theories of Criminal Behaviour that Help Inform Practice
3. Forensic Mental Health and Criminal Behaviour
4. Psychological Assessments and Intervention
5. Psychological Vulnerability
6. Legal Psychology
7. Research in Forensic Psychology
8. Responding to new challenges
Glossary
Bibliography
About the author
Sandie Taylor has 20 years of experience teaching Forensic, Criminological and Investigative Psychology at both graduate and undergraduate level at the University of West London, Bath Spa University and the University of South Wales.
Summary
This edition of Forensic Psychology: The Basics continues to provide an essential and accessible overview of a dynamic and fascinating discipline. Providing an engaging introduction to the core topics within Forensic Psychology, the text combines a discussion of theory with information about the role of a professional forensic psychologist.
This edition has been fully updated throughout to include additional coverage of:
- Offender profiling and rehabilitation
- The role of psychology in crime prevention
- Psychological factors relating to terrorism
Established topics including police psychology, the psychology of crime and delinquency, victimology and victim services, and correctional psychology are also considered in this invaluable guide. It will be essential reading for students across a range of disciplines, from psychology to criminology to law, or general readers seeking a concise and jargon-free introduction.
