Forensic Psychology: A Guide to Practice (Paperback)

by G. Gudjonsson (Author) "The great French scientist Rene Descartes (1596-1650) maintained that the only proper way for any scientific discourse to proceed was to 'define all terms and..." (more)
Key Phrases: given oral evidence, statutory inquiries, investigative hypnosis, High Court, Court of Appeal, Crown Prosecution Service (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
I will certainly recommend this book to psychologists working within and for the UK court system and to other forensic practitioners in need of greater understanding about the actual roles and remit of forensic psychologists. - Dr Lori Beth Bisbey, Science & Justice 1998: 38(4)

In inverse proportion to the typical legal process, the book is short and clear. Reading Forensic Psychology: A Guide to Practice could prevent you from making serious mistakes with major consequences for your client and yourself. - Vincent Egan, Clinical Psychology Forum

The book is admirably constructed and the material in it accurate and meticulously researched. The end result is that these highly eminent and experienced practitioner academics have produced an extremely valuable asset for its intended market and one which no conscientious forensic psychologist or lawyer whose work is relevant can afford to be without. Furthermore, in this developing field, it is essential that legal practitioners commence their training in a way that encompasses areas that may hitherto have been considered to be of little importance. A student solicitor, or barrister, or even judge, would do well to familiarize themselves with this book. Strongly recommended. - A. Heaton-Armstrong, Medicine Science Law

This book is a very welcome addition to the literature, one which will have an appeal well beyond those who have chosen forensic psychology as their career. In sum, an excellent and authoritative practical guide to a growing area of psychology. Psychologists with any kind of professional contact with the judicial system will find this to be a most valuable volume. - P. de Silva, Behaviour Research and Therapy

Forensic Psychology is the first practical and fully comprehensive guide to the practice of forensic psychology...The authors' cover a variety of topics such as surveys into court psychology, ethical and professional issues, the roles of the forensic psychologist, psychological testing, psycholinguistic techniques, evidence and civil cases, evidence and criminal cases, offender profiling, psychometric testing, expert testimony, psychological autopsy and polygraph testing, and considers issues such as professional and ethical problems, and the need for training.
–Crime and Justice International

Product Description
Forensic Psychology is the first practical and fully comprehensive guide to the practice of forensic psychology. It provides clear, detailed instructions on the basic skills, techniques and professional issues involved. It explains the history, development and application of forensic psychology, the sort of evidence that might be produced and how it can be applied. The authors cover topics such as offender profiling, psychometric testing, expert testimony, psychological autopsy and polygraph testing, and consider issues such as professional and ethical problems, and the need for training.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (June 18, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415132916
• ISBN-13: 978-0415132916
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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