Introduction to Psychology and Law: Canadian Perspectives (Heritage) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 148757276X ISBN 13: 9781487572761

Publisher: University of Toronto Press, 2001

Synopsis

Despite the notable Canadian presence in the field of psychology and law, there is currently no comprehensive Canadian textbook on the subject. While a few U.S. textbooks cover the field, they give little or no attention to Canadian law and research. In recognition of this problem, editors Regina Schuller and James Ogloff have put together an authoritative introduction to law and psychology for a Canadian audience. Within the fifteen chapters that comprise the book, leading Canadian scholars cover a wide range of topics spanning the applications of psychology - clinical, social, cognitive, developmental, experimental - in both criminal and civil areas of law. These include memory and eyewitness testimony, the jury, sentencing, competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and many others. The legal system in Canada serves as the backdrop for each of the chapters, which begin with an interesting case or anecdote that introduces the reader to some of the major issues facing psychologists and lawyers in this country.

The book offers a compelling introduction to the field and a unique perspective to Canadian readers, especially students in psychology, criminology, and other disciplines in social science and law.

About this title

About the Authors

James R.P. Ogloff is the University Endowed Professor of Law and Forensic Psychology, Simon Fraser University, and Director of Mental Health Services, British Columbia Corrections.

Regina A. Schuller is an Associate Professor of Psychology, York University, and has served as the Undergraduate Program Director for that department.

Edition details

• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 148757276X
• ISBN 13: 9781487572761
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 584
• Editor: Ogloff James R.P., Schuller Regina A.