Canter, David V.

Forensic psychology : a very short introduction / David Canter. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2010. - [xiii], 145 p. : ill., ports. ; 17 cm. - Very short introductions ; 235 . - Very short introductions ; 235. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-136) and index.

The excitement and challenge of forensic psychology -- How to make a criminal -- Experts in court -- Psychology and legal proceedings -- Working with offenders -- Working with law enforcement -- Always the bridesmaid?

Discusses all aspects of psychology relevant to the legal and criminal process, including the role of mental disorders in crime, the minds of serial killers, and offender profiling.

9780199550203 0199550204

2010281036


Forensic psychology.
Criminal psychology.

RA1148 / .C36 2010

614.15