Psychology and Law: A Critical Introduction

Psychology and Law: A Critical Introduction
ISBN-10
1107729939
ISBN-13
9781107729933
Series
Psychology and Law
Category
Psychology
Pages
608
Language
English
Published
2014-01-10
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Author
Andreas Kapardis

Description

Now in its fourth edition, Psychology and Law is a comprehensive guide to the complex interactions between psychology and criminal law. Andreas Kapardis explores contemporary psycho-legal issues both in and out of the courtroom, from eyewitness testimony, investigative interviewing, jury decision making, and sentencing as a human process, to restorative justice, terrorism, police prejudice and offender profiling. The book draws upon sources from Europe, North America and Australia to investigate the subjectivity and human fallibility inherent in our systems of justice. It suggests ways of minimising undesirable influences on judicial decision making, and discusses procedures for dealing with witnesses and suspects. Fully revised and with greater emphasis on relevant law, Psychology and Law remains the leading text on legal psychology for students and practitioners in psychology, law, criminology, social work and law enforcement.

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