Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology

by Dennis Howitt

With broad, in-depth coverage of this fascinating subject, Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology remains the most authoritative, readable and popular text in the field. Theory is prominent throughout and a range of in-text features – substantially enhanced in this new edition – make this an engaging and valuable resource. The fourth edition is revised to include new chapters on therapy in prison and the psychology of lie detection, and has greatly extended coverage of courtroom processes. It has been brought fully up-to-date with significant new research. An interactive website supports this book at www.pearsoned.co.uk/howitt . This features a range of useful resources including multiple choice questions, example essay questions, links to further reading, a guide to becoming a forensic psychologist as well as interviews with researchers about their work in the field. Clear and comprehensive, this is an essential textbook for undergraduates studying psychology, applied psychology and criminology. It is also extremely useful in many other subjects for which students need an understanding of how psychology relates to criminal justice and the law.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, True Crime, Textbooks, Crime

640 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2002

About the author

Dennis Laurence Howitt was a graduate of Brunel University and the University of Sussex. His research career began with the study of mass communications but has developed into a broader interest in the application of psychology to social issues.

His primary research areas are:

*the effects of mass communications especially with reference to crime, violence and pornography
*racism and the profession of psychology
*paedophiles and sex offenders, child abuse
*forensic psychology

He is a chartered (forensic) psychologist and a Fellow of the British
Psychological Society.

His publications also include books on statistics, computing and methods.