Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research and Application
Bartol, Curtis R.; Bartol, Anne M.
Language: English
Published by SAGE Publications, Inc, 2011
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- Title
- Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research and Application
- Author
- Bartol, Curtis R.; Bartol, Anne M.
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications, Inc
- Publication year
- 2011
- Condition
- acceptable
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1412991757
- ISBN 13
- 9781412991759
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
The book is a readable summary of contemporary research and practice across a broad spectrum of topics. Practical applications are discussed where pertinent, and case law discussions are found throughout the text.
This book is designed for undergraduate and graduate students studying forensic psychology in psychology, criminal justice, and criminology courses. This book will also be of interest to mental health professionals and anyone looking for a basic overview of the field.
New to the Third Edition:
- more real-life cases, new guest essays, and 2-3 new photos per chapter involve students in the ′human side′ of forensic psychology
- new information on timely topics - such as relationships between mental disorders and crime and violence, sexual deviance, death penalty mitigation, restorative justice initiatives, arson and typologies of juvenille offenders, sexual harassment, and criminal sentencing
- new focus boxes cover drug courts, doctoral programs in forensic psychology, the ′choking game′, the Innocence Project, bias crime, and many others
- a greater emphasis on clinical psychology throughout
- thoroughly revised coverage of police psychology
- substantially re-organized material on profiling
- revised and expanded lecturer resources and student study site
Key Features of the Third Edition:
- broad coverage makes the text ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students of both criminology and psychology
- exposes readers to the many careers related to forensic psychology
- concentrates on the application side of the field, focusing on research-based forensic practice to emphasize the use of psychological knowledge, concepts, and principles
- emphasises the multicultural perspective that is an integral part of the day-to-day work of all practicing and research psychologists
- in-text learning aids include chapter-opening learning objectives, chapter-ending review questions, chapter summaries, and a glossary of key terms.
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About the Author
Anne M. Bartol earned an MA and a PhD in criminal justice from State University of New York at Albany. She also holds an MA in journalism from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She taught criminal justice, sociology, and journalism courses over a 20-year college teaching career and has worked as a journalist and a social worker in child and adolescent protective services. In addition to Introduction to Forensic Psychology, she has coauthored Juvenile Delinquency: A Systems Approach; Delinquency and Justice: A Psychosocial Approach; Psychology and Law: Theory, Research, and Application; Criminal Behavior; and Criminal and Behavioral Profiling. She co-edited Current Perspectives, has served as book review editor and managing editor of Criminal Justice and Behavior and has published articles on women and criminal justice, rural courts, and the history of forensic psychology.
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