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A fascinating guide on the psychology of crime Thinking of a career that indulges your CSI fantasies? Want to understand the psychology of crime? Whether studying it for the first time or an interested spectator, Forensic Psychology For Dummies gives you all the essentials for understanding this exciting field, complemented with fascinating case examples from around the world. Inside you'll find out why people commit crime, how psychology helps in the investigative process, the ways psychologists work with criminals behind bars - and how you too can become a forensic psychologist. You'll discover what a typical day is like for a forensic psychologist, how they work with the police to build offender profiles, interview suspects or witnesses, and detect lies! Covers the important role psychology plays in assessing offenders Explains how psychology is applied in the courtroom Explains complicated psychology concepts in easy-to-understand terms If you're a student considering taking forensic psychology or just love to learn about the science behind crime, Forensic Psychology For Dummies is everything you need to get up-to-speed on this fascinating subject.Product Identifiers
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons INC International Concepts
ISBN-139781119976240
eBay Product ID (ePID)113215775
Product Key Features
Number of Pages416 Pages
Publication NameForensic Psychology for Dummies
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2012
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaSocial Psychology
AuthorDavid V. Canter
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height234 mm
Item Weight770 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorDavid V. Canter