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Psychology and Law: A Critical Introduction 4th Revised edition


Psychology and Law: A Critical Introduction 4th Revised edition

Paperback by Kapardis, Andreas (University of Cyprus)

Psychology and Law: A Critical Introduction

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ISBN:
9781107650848
Publication Date:
10 Jan 2014
Edition/language:
4th Revised edition / English
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Pages:
608 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 30 Apr 2024
Psychology and Law: A Critical Introduction

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.

Contents

1. Psycholegal research: an introduction David Farrington; 2. Eyewitnesses: key issues and event characteristics; 3. Eyewitnesses: the perpetrator and interviewing; 4. Children as witnesses; 5. The jury; 6. Sentencing as human process, victims and restorative justice; 7. Psychologists as expert witnesses Ian Freckelton; 8. Detecting deception; 9. Witness recognition procedures; 10. Psychology and the police.

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