Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research and Application [Hardcover]

Curt R. Bartol (Author), Anne M. Bartol (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 26, 2008 | ISBN-10: 141295830X | ISBN-13: 978-1412958301 | Edition: 2nd

This extensive, up-to-date core text introduces students to new, emerging fields of study within forensic psychology. Emphasizing a contemporary developmental approach toward the understanding of crime and delinquency, the Second Edition of Introduction to Forensic Psychology features a multicultural perspective and focuses on the application of psychological knowledge and research. The authors introduce students to the many careers related to forensic psychology, as well as issues that are an integral part of the day-to-day work of forensic psychologists. New coverage in this edition includes relationships between mental disorders and crime and violence, sexual deviance, death penalty mitigation, restorative justice initiatives, arson and typologies of juvenile fire setters, sexual harassment, and criminal sentencing.

New to This Edition!

• Includes an extensive look at developmental perspectives and biological research as they relate to the formation of delinquent and adult offending
• Provides a greater emphasis on criminal justice applications in this edition to show relevance for students interested in careers in the field
• Boasts more examples throughout the text to captivate and hold student interest, such as chapter-opening case examples, the anatomy of an autopsy, date rape, and an Andrea Yates update
• More accessible to students with learning objectives at the start of each chapter, new review questions at the ends of chapters, a list of key concepts defined in the chapters, boxed excerpts, and chapter summaries, all aiming to reinforce student learning
• Presents a new two-color design throughout

Ancillaries Available!

• Instructor Resources on CD feature chapter summaries and outlines, test questions, PowerPoint slides, discussion topics, and more. Qualified instructors can request a copy by contacting SAGE Customer Care at 1-800-818-7243 from 6AM-5PM, PT.
• Student study site at www.sagepub.com/bartolstudy. The Student study site offers additional journal articles and a variety of supplemental web resources in support of the both the text and the reader.

Intended Audience: This core text is designed for undergraduate and graduate students of Forensic Psychology as well as similar courses in departments of psychology, criminal justice, and criminology.

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Editorial Reviews

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“Perhaps the highest compliment I can offer is that I have been teaching this course for 15 years but learned a good deal of new information. . . . The book is scholarly, well written, interesting, and of appropriate length and depth for a survey class.” (Dr. Mike Aamodt, Radford University )

“The text is very good overall. In addition, any points I usually have to remember to discuss because they are not covered in my current texts, are covered well in this book. . . . Students want to know how certain offenders differ from non-offenders and other types of offenders. The authors speak to this desire for knowledge, while freely admitting the limits of the field's knowledge. Well done!” (Dr. Kelly Goodness ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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, primarily at Castleton State College, and has worked as a journalist and a social worker in child and adolescent protective services. In addition to editing this book of readings, she has coauthored Introduction to Forensic Psychology; Juvenile Delinquency: A Systems Approach; Delinquency and Justice: A Psychosocial Approach (2nd ed.); Psychology and Law: Theory, Research, and Application (3rd ed.); and Criminal Behavior (8th and 9th eds.). She 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.

Curt R. Bartol was a college professor for more than 30 years, teaching a wide variety of both undergraduate and graduate courses, including Biopsychology, Criminal Behavior, Juvenile Delinquency, Introduction to Forensic Psychology, Social Psychology, and Psychology and Law. He earned his PhD in personality/social psychology from Northern Illinois University in 1972. He was instrumental in creating and launching Castleton State College’s graduate program in forensic psychology and served as its director for 6 years. As a licensed clinical psychologist, he has been a consulting police psychologist to local, municipal, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for over 25 years.

In addition to editing this book of readings, he has written Introduction to Forensic Psychology (now in its 3rd ed.) and Criminal Behavior: A Psychosocial Approach (now in its 9th ed.). He also has coauthored Juvenile Delinquency: A Systems Approach, Delinquency and Justice: A Psychosocial Approach (2nd ed.) and Psychology and Law: Theory, Research, and Application (3rd ed.). He is also the long-standing editor of SAGE’s Criminal Justice and Behavior.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 576 pages
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc; 2nd edition (March 26, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 141295830X
• ISBN-13: 978-1412958301
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #251,262 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Psychological Evaluations for the Courts, August 9, 2009

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This review is from: Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research and Application (Hardcover)

This is a comprehensive overview of law and psychology for the beginning student. You will get a thorough understanding of the requirements and laws going forward as a forensic psychologist. Although it is a basic beginning book, it is also very extensive. There are useful case studies, numerous citations and complete discussions of the issues a forensic psychologist will encounter and need to know to be effective.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poorly Written, October 31, 2011

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William H. Franklin (CARROLLTON, TEXAS, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research and Application (Kindle Edition)

I took a course in forensic psychology and this book was used. There is good information in this book but it's poorly written. The editing is poor and the content is very confusing. Each chapter's content jumps around, making it difficult for the reader. Even the outlines that Sage provides do not agree with the material.

I am very disappointed in this book and have discussed the inconsistencies with my professor.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research and Application, March 9, 2011

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This review is from: Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research and Application (Hardcover)

In this book, I found a complete and real vision of which place forensic psychology occupies nowadays. I recomend it.