Title:
Psychology and law : a critical introduction
Author:
Kapardis, Andreas.
ISBN:
9780521553216
9780521557382
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Cambridge, U.K. ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1997.
Physical Description:
ix, 385 pages ; 24 cm
Contents:
Psycholegal research : an introduction -- Eyewitnesses : key issues and event characteristics -- Eyewitnesses : the perpetrator and interviewing -- Children as witnesses -- The jury -- Sentencing as a human process -- The psychologist as expert witness -- Persuasion in the courtroom -- Detecting deception -- Witness recognition procedures -- Psychology and the police -- Conclusions.
Abstract:
"The burgeoning field of psycholegal research applies psychology's methodologies and knowledge to the study of jurisprudence, substantive law, legal process and criminology. Psychology and Law provides a comprehensive up-to-date discussion of contemporary debates at the interface between psychology and criminal law." "International in its scope and broad-ranging in its research, this book is the authoritative work on psycholegal enquiry for students and professionals in psychology, law, criminology, social work and law enforcement."--Jacket.
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