Trials of a forensic psychologist a casebook

Trials of a Forensic Psychologist. A fascinating collection of ten high-profile cases illustrating the controversial, often contentious-yet essential-role of forensic psychology in the American justice system Written by psychologist and lawyer Charles Patrick Ewing, one of the country's leading experts on forensic psychology, Trials of a Forensic Psychologist: A Casebook is a scholarly, thought-provoking collection.

A Psychologist's Casebook of Crime. Offender Profiling And Criminal Investigation. This book aims to demonstrate how forensic psychology contributes to police investigations, providing practical information about the work of psychologists and behavioural advisers, set within a broader theoretical context. The chapters provide valuable insights into particular case details, the ethical and legal consequences of advice, coverage of the relevant theoretical.

Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. A fascinating collection of ten high-profile cases illustrating the controversial, often contentious-yet essential-role of forensic psychology in the American justice system Written by psychologist and lawyer Charles Patrick Ewing, one of the country's leading experts on forensic psychology, Trials of a Forensic Psychologist: A Casebook is a scholarly, thought-provoking co A fascinating collection of ten high-profile cases illustrating the controversial, often contentious-yet essential-role of forensic psychology in the American justice system Written by psychologist and lawyer Charles Patrick Ewing, one of the country's leading experts on forensic psychology, Trials of a Forensic Psychologist: A Casebook is a scholarly, thought-provoking collection of cases from the author's three decades of professional experience.

Bringing to life the psychological and legal details of each case as well as the personal stories involved, this volume insightfully covers those issues facing forensic psychologists, including: Ability to Waive Miranda Rights Coerced Confessions The Insanity Defense Malingering Battered Woman Syndrome Evaluating Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse The Implications of Extreme Emotional Disturbance Informative, compelling, and educational, each of the ten cases presented in Trials of a Forensic Psychologist: A Casebook offers a rare glimpse at the work of forensic psychologists, how forensic psychologists are examined in court, the ways in which their expertise is used by the legal system, and the contributions they make to the system's ultimate goal of doing justice.

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The more I read, the more I wondered how the hell the truth ever gets properly presented in a courtroom - there seem to be so many instances where lawyers and judges determine in advance what will and won't be presented that you can never get the real story.

Mar 17, Katherine Wu rated it it was amazing Shelves: memoir , psychology , true-crime , forensic-psychology. May 15, Arielle rated it really liked it Shelves: summer A very interesting read. I aspire to be a forensic psychologist as a career and feel as though this book gave some excellent background information as to what's involved.

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