Dictionary of Forensic Psychology [Paperback]

Graham Towl (Editor), David P. Farrington (Editor), David Crighton (Editor), Gareth Hughes (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 2008 | ISBN-10: 1843922959 | ISBN-13: 978-1843922957 | Edition: 1

Over the past decade, forensic psychology has grown rapidly as a subject, with an increasing number of forensic psychologists working in demanding roles in prisons, secure training facilities, and high, medium and low security healthcare facilities as well as other parts of the criminal justice system. This Dictionary is designed to meet the needs of both students and practitioners. It contains approximately 100 entries on key terms and concepts, arranged alphabetically and contributed by leading academic and practicing forensic psychologists.

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About the Author

Graham Towl is Professor Psychology at Durham University.

David Farrington is Professor of Psychological Criminology at the Institute of Criminology, Cambridge University.

David A. Crighton is Deputy Head of Psychology for the Prisons and Probation Service (NOMS), and Visiting Professor at London Metropolitan University.

Gareth Hughes is Head of Psychology at Kneesworth House Hospital in Royston, Hertfordshire.

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Willan; 1 edition (June 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843922959
• ISBN-13: 978-1843922957
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,149,642 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)