Gudjonsson, G.H.
Forensic Psychology: A Practitioner's Guide
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415132916
- author:
- Gudjonsson, G.H.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 241
- Genre:
- Courts & procedure
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Forensic Psychology A Guide to Practice by Gisli H. Gudjonsson and Lionel R. C. Haward provides a comprehensive overview of the discipline, covering its history, application, and various types of psychologists involved in the field. The authors explore key topics such as offender profiling, psychometric testing, expert testimony, and psychological autopsy. This practical guide is geared towards professionals seeking to understand the nature and application of psychological evidence in judicial proceedings. It serves as a valuable resource for forensic psychologists, clinical psychologists, lawyers, and others who need to grasp the complexities of psychological evidence in court cases. By examining the types of evidence each psychologist might produce and how it can be applied, Forensic Psychology A Guide to Practice offers a thorough understanding of the field's principles and practices.