Criminal Behavior and the Justice System: Psychological Perspectives (Research in Criminology)

Haisch, Jochen (Editor) / Lösel, Friedrich (Editor) / Wegener, Hermann (Editor)

ISBN 10: 3642860192 / ISBN 13: 9783642860195

Published by Springer, 2012

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reprint edition. 455 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Criminal Behavior and the Justice System: Psychological Perspectives (Research in Criminology)
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3642860192
• ISBN 13: 9783642860195
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.68 kilograms

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Synopsis

Readers of this book can gain novel insight into the various theoretical perspectives of psychology and law. It is demonstrated that psychology is not simply an applied discipline in the legal area, but that it contains its own concepts and paradigms for basic research. Legal psychology proves to be an independent, interdisciplinary part of psychology. The contributions represent the experience of different nationalities and judicial systems; emphasis is placed throughout on criminal law. Topics considered include: prediction and explanation of criminal behavior; legal thought, attribution, and sentencing; eyewitness testimony; and correctional treatment with clinical and organizational aspects.