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Criminal Psychology

A Beginner's Guide

Author: Ray Bull, Claire Cooke and Ruth Hatcher   Series: Beginner's Guides

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It is a conundrum that has vexed societies throughout history- how do you deal with those that break the law' If their aim is to evade you, how do you identify them' If their aim is to lie, how do you interview them' If they don't see their actions are wrong, how do you help them to successfully reform'

From the signals of lying to the profiling of criminals, this guide will demonstrate how understanding the mind helps us better appreciate the justice system.

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It is a conundrum that has vexed societies throughout history- how do you deal with those that break the law' If their aim is to evade you, how do you identify them' If their aim is to lie, how do you interview them' If they don't see their actions are wrong, how do you help them to successfully reform'

From the signals of lying to the profiling of criminals, this guide will demonstrate how understanding the mind helps us better appreciate the justice system.

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Criminal psychology is the discipline which tackles these challenges head on. From the signals which give away we're lying to the psychological profiling of violent offenders, this exhaustive guide, written by the UK's top experts, is the perfect introduction. Also covering policing, and the much debated topic of sexual offenders and their treatment, it will demonstrate how understanding the mind will help us to view modern justice from a more informed perspective.

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Critic Reviews

“"Interesting, comprehensive, and informative. Excellent and highly recommended!"”

"A fascinating introduction with a wealth of scientific facts and real-world examples." - Makiko Naka, Professor of Psychology, Hokkaido University, Japan "A very readable book in everyday language that is interesting, comprehensive, and informative. Excellent and highly recommended." - Dan Yarmey, Professor Emeritus of Pyschology, University of Guelph, Canada "Criminal Psychology: A Beginner's Guide provides an excellent and comprehensive overview of the main areas of Criminal Psychology." - Dap Louw, Professor and Head of Psychology, University of the Free State, South Africa

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About the Author

Professor Ray Bull is Chair in Forensic Psychology at the University of Leicester. His co-authors are all lecturers at the University of Leicester.

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'A fascinating introduction with a wealth of scientific facts and real-world examples.' Makiko Naka, Professor of Psychology, Hokkaido University, Japan 'Interesting, comprehensive, and informative. Highly recommended!' Dan Yarmey, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, University of Guelph, Canada 'A concise guide that will dispel the myths engendered by the "Cracker" obsessed media.' Amina Memon, Professor of Forensic Psychology, University of Aberdeen 'The authors have produced an outstanding book.' Mark Kebbell, Director of Forensic Psychology, Griffith University, Australia How does the mind of a criminal work? How can you stop criminals from re-offending? What does being in prison do to your mind? From the signals which reveal we are lying to the psychological profiling of violent offenders, Professor Ray Bull and his team of experts demonstrate how understanding the mind can be a key tool in the fight against criminality. Covering prisons and prisoners, police methods, how evidence is gathered, and the reliability of witnesses, this book provides an authoritative introduction to the fascinating research and theory underpinning modern criminal psychology. Professor Ray Bull is Chair in Forensic Psychology at the University of Leicester, where his co-authors are all lecturers.

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It is a conundrum that has vexed societies throughout history: how do you deal with those that break the law? If their aim is to evade you, how do identify them? If their aim is to lie, how do you interview them? If they don't see their actions are wrong, how do you help them to successfully reform? Criminal psychology is the discipline which tackles these challenges head on. From the signals which give away we're lying to the psychological profiling of violent offenders, this exhaustive guide, written by the UK's top experts, is the perfect introduction. Also covering policing, and the much debated topic of sexual offenders and their treatment, it will demonstrate how understanding the mind will help us to view modern justice from a more informed perspective.

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Product Details

Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Published
1st September 2009
Edition
2nd
Pages
224
ISBN
9781851687077

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