Description
This thoroughly updated and revised new edition provides an essential overview of a full range of psychological contributions to the understanding of crime and the processes of dealing with offenders and helping their victims.
From the cognitive, developmental and social processes that influence a diverse range of crimes, including burglary, fraud, rape and murder, to the challenges faced by the police and courts in investigating crime or securing reliable testimony, the text is packed with pedagogical features that bring this fascinating subject to life. These include boxes highlighting key topics or issues around research methods, further reading and suggested essay titles.
Also including chapters on rehabilitation in prisons and the psychology of victims, the text examines hot topics such as gang membership and terrorism, as well as discussing how psychology may better understand criminals and criminal behaviour in the future. It builds to a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the field. It will be ideal for students across psychology, criminology and socio-legal studies and law.
Author: David Canter
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 05/03/2017
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.69h x 6.85w x 0.63d
ISBN13: 9780415714815
ISBN10: 0415714818
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Applied Psychology
- Social Science | Criminology
- Psychology | Forensic Psychology
About the Author
David Canter is Emeritus Professor at The University of Liverpool and Director of the International Research Centre for Investigative Psychology at The University of Huddersfield.
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