Book description
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.
David Canter, the world-leading crime psychologist, is perhaps
most widely known as one of the pioneers of 'Offender Profiling',
being the first to introduce its use to the UK. He subsequently
founded the discipline of Investigative Psychology and is now Director
of the International Research Centre for Investigative Psychology.
