Howitt, Dennis
Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology
- ISBN 13:
- 9781292295787
- author:
- Howitt, Dennis
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pearson Education Limited
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 768
- Dimensions:
- 26.5 x 19.4 x 3 centimetres (1.7
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Psychopathology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology by Dennis Howitt is a comprehensive guide to the field of forensic and criminal psychology. The seventh edition of this popular textbook reflects the most significant research and ideas in the field over the past four years, providing a nuanced and balanced overview of the subject. The author's aim is to represent the diversity of views and approaches in forensic and criminal psychology, acknowledging that the field is constantly evolving. This means that some topics may have gained more attention in recent years, while others may have fallen out of favor. However, the book retains traditional topics that were important in the early days of the discipline, such as FBI-style offender profiling, to provide a solid foundation for understanding the subject. By covering both established and emerging areas of research, this book offers a valuable resource for students and professionals in the field, helping to identify mistakes and inadequacies that may have been repeated in the past.