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Forensic Psychology : New Trends and Innovations
Seller: Vedams eBooks (P) Ltd, New Delhi, India
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Contents Preface. 1. Forensic psychology an introduction. 2. Psychopaths the predators among us. 3. Psychopathy in youth. 4. Inner life of Rapists. 5. Killer cults from Apocalypse. 6. Assessment of antisocial youth. 7. Legal and ethical issues in psychopathy assessment. 8. Psychopathy in forensic and clinical practice. 9. Multiple personality and crime. 10. Recovered recollections of childhood abuse memories. 11. Psychopathy and sexual aggression. 12. Psychopathy and the criminal lifestyle similarities and differences. Bibliography. Index. Forensic Psychology is the application of the science and profession of psychology to questions and issues relating to law and the legal system. The word forensic comes from the Latin word forensis meaning of the forum where the law courts of ancient Rome were held. Today forensic refers to the application of scientific principles and practices to the adversary process where specially knowledgeable scientists play a role. An extremely informative very useful book for understanding and writing about forensic psychology. Many writers the author suggests write about forensic psychologists without really appreciating what they do or how they do it. The editor cites numerous examples from fiction to illustrate different points. The book gives budding writers and anyone else with an interest in this subject a solid grounding in the history terminology and techniques of forensic psychology. 304 pp. Seller Inventory # 57753
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