by Aidan Sammons (Author), David Putwain (Author)
What does a criminological
psychologist actually do? Most people picture a modern-day Sherlock
Holmes, helping the police to solve crimes, but the reality is far more
interesting and complex. Psychology and Crime offers a
fascinating introduction to criminological psychology, providing the
reader with a comprehensive grounding in everything from cognitive
forensics to police interviewing.
Concise, informative
and accessible, the book explores a range of theories to understand
criminal behaviour, from the physiological to the social. It covers a
range of contexts within the criminal justice system where psychology
offers unique insights, including police investigation, the perspective
of witnesses and victims, and courtroom proceedings. Thoroughly updated
throughout to reflect developments in the field, and featuring new
chapters covering cybercrime, terrorism and insights from neuroscience,
this edition also includes a student-friendly ‘Apply your learning’
feature and case studies to bring the research to life.
Accessibly
written for all levels, and with concise coverage of both classic and
contemporary psychological theory, this is the ideal book for anyone
studying criminal or forensic psychology.
