Psychology and Crime: An Introduction to Criminological Psychology

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Psychological insights into understanding criminal behavior.

If you're intrigued by the intersection of human psychology and criminal activity, "Psychology and Crime" could be the enlightening read you're looking for. It's not just about the crimes themselves but digs into the why and how, from the development of criminal behavior to the role of psychological strategies in legal and correctional systems. For anyone interested in the gears of the mind that drive deviant actions and societal responses, this book offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Psychology and Crime: An Introduction to Criminological Psychology

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ISBN: 9780415497022
Authors: Clive Hollin
Publisher: Routledge
Date of Publication: 2012-12-10
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Law, Sociology
Related Topics: Social Issues
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Crime is an expensive aspect of society, and each year huge amounts of public money are spent on the courts, police, probation services, and prisons, while the human costs in terms of pain, fear and loss is incalculable. Psychology and Crime comprehensively covers the vital role of psychological theories and methods in understanding and managing criminal behaviour. It analyzes in depth the application of psychological findings to a range of serious crimes, such as arson, violent crime, and sexual crime. It examines the use of psychology by the police and the courts and discusses the role of psychology in crime reduction strategies. Written by a leading authority on the subject and informed by over twenty years of teaching experience, the second edition of this popular text has been thoroughly revised and updated to take account of the most recent research in the field. New features also Psychology and Crime is an essential introduction and reference for undergraduate and postgraduate students in psychology, criminology, sociology and related subjects. It also represents an invaluable resource for professional training courses and anyone planning a career in the criminal justice system.
 

Psychological insights into understanding criminal behavior.

If you're intrigued by the intersection of human psychology and criminal activity, "Psychology and Crime" could be the enlightening read you're looking for. It's not just about the crimes themselves but digs into the why and how, from the development of criminal behavior to the role of psychological strategies in legal and correctional systems. For anyone interested in the gears of the mind that drive deviant actions and societal responses, this book offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.