{"product_id":"forensic-psychology-the-basics-paperback","title":"Forensic Psychology: The Basics - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSandie Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis third edition of \u003ci\u003eForensic Psychology: The Basics\u003c\/i\u003e continues to provide an accessible overview of the core topics and theories in this fascinating discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book provides an engaging discussion of core topics and theory in forensic psychology, alongside information about the role of a professional forensic psychologist. In addition to the established topics such as the psychology of crime and criminality, police psychology, victimology and correctional psychology, this edition has been fully updated to include coverage of: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe impact of labelling offenders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe effectiveness of new assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRehabilitation programmes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial topics such as terrorism, the effects of war on ex-service personnel and offender profiling have been updated, and further attention is paid to recent changes to legislation in the UK and other countries. The book also explores the importance of nature and nurture for people who commit offences, with a special focus on how this is relevant to the development of psychopathic tendencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis invaluable guide is essential reading for students across a range of disciplines, including psychology, criminology and law, as well as general readers seeking a concise and jargon-free introduction to forensic psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSandie Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e has over 25 years of experience teaching Forensic, Criminological and Investigative Psychology and Criminology at both graduate and undergraduate level at the University of West London, Bath Spa University, Cardiff University and the University of South Wales (where she is currently a visiting lecturer). She has also written a large number of peer-reviewed articles and has authored several academic textbooks including a multidisciplinary approach to crime and criminality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 09, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47370269098162,"sku":"9781032529509","price":43.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/de154bf23cd638efab0010bccad172ca.webp?v=1777611744","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/forensic-psychology-the-basics-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}