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Forensic Psychology and Law

ISBN: 978-0-470-57039-5

December 2009

384 pages

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Description
With the growth in knowledge and expertise in forensic psychology, many students are choosing to concentrate in the area, and more established psychology professionals are entering the field every day. Focusing on the vital aspects of forensic psychology, Forensic Psychology and Law provides advanced undergraduate and graduate students with the latest theory, research, and practice in the field. The text covers such important topics as assessment, eyewitness identification, psychology of jury selection, and ethical issues.
About the Author
Ronald Roesch is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Mental Health, Law, and Policy Institute at Simon Fraser University outside Vancouver, British Colum-bia. He is Editor of the Journal Psychology, Public Policy, and Law.

Patricia A. Zapf is Associate Professor of Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She is an Associate Editor for the American Psychology-Law Society Journal, Law and Human Behavior.

Stephen D. Hart is Professor of Psychology at Simon Fraser University. He is the Editor of the International Journal of Forensic Mental Health.

Features
  • Focuses on aspects of forensic psychology students need to know, not the sensationalistic aspects promoted in the media
  • Puts concepts in context with case studies in every chapter and comparisons to practice in other countries and cultures
  • Written by experts in the field to be accessible to students new to the field
  • Power point slides and Instructor's Manual available to make teaching and learning easier