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The Essential Guide to Criminal Profiling
Criminal profiling has been the subject of a host of books, films and television series. Despite its popular profile, however, very few people get to study criminal profiling in depth.
Written by a lecturer in psychology and designed to let you dive straight into this fascinating topic, The Essential Guide To Criminal Profiling is based on a series of classes from an undergraduate program in forensic psychology.
The guide provides clear and concise information on central issues such as the origins of criminal profiling, FBI profiling methodology and limitations; and whether becoming a profiler is a realistic career path.
The Essential Guide To Criminal Profiling also provides links to outstanding free resources that will allow you to learn as much about criminal profiling as you would like e.g., access to all the seminal criminal profiling publications written by members of the Behavioral Sciences Units, National Center for The Analysis of Violent Crime, at the FBI Academy, Quantico, Virginia.
Written by a lecturer in psychology and designed to let you dive straight into this fascinating topic, The Essential Guide To Criminal Profiling is based on a series of classes from an undergraduate program in forensic psychology.
The guide provides clear and concise information on central issues such as the origins of criminal profiling, FBI profiling methodology and limitations; and whether becoming a profiler is a realistic career path.
The Essential Guide To Criminal Profiling also provides links to outstanding free resources that will allow you to learn as much about criminal profiling as you would like e.g., access to all the seminal criminal profiling publications written by members of the Behavioral Sciences Units, National Center for The Analysis of Violent Crime, at the FBI Academy, Quantico, Virginia.
29 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 22, 2012
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About the author
David Webb
9 books43 followersMy name is David Webb and I've had a passionate interest in psychology for over 20 years. I began studying psychology in 1990, and I've been teaching psychology in some capacity or another since 1998.
I have a first class honors degree in psychology and a Masters in Occupational psychology from the University of Sheffield (UK). For a number of years, I was a lecturer in psychology at the University of Huddersfield (UK).
I have built four websites around my teaching and research interests.
1. Psychology
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3. Forensic Science
4. Body Language
An active promoter of psychology through social media my psychology facebook page has over 80,000 followers and I am listed by The British Psychological Society among the top psychologists who tweet.
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I have a first class honors degree in psychology and a Masters in Occupational psychology from the University of Sheffield (UK). For a number of years, I was a lecturer in psychology at the University of Huddersfield (UK).
I have built four websites around my teaching and research interests.
1. Psychology
2. Forensic Psychology
3. Forensic Science
4. Body Language
An active promoter of psychology through social media my psychology facebook page has over 80,000 followers and I am listed by The British Psychological Society among the top psychologists who tweet.
My Own Books
My Psychology Student Guide
published on the Kindle in 2012 is an international #1 Best Seller.
My latest book The Incredibly Interesting Psychology Book was published in May 2013.
Connect With Me
I'm looking to connect with people who share my passion for psychology. Please send me a message if you are interested in reading the kindle version of my psychology books for free in return for some honest feedback.
Many thanks
David
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October 16, 2017
Awesome
Fab read really liked it would highly recommended this to any first year psychology student as it covers a lot
Fab read really liked it would highly recommended this to any first year psychology student as it covers a lot
March 16, 2018
Full review at https://bronzelock619.blogspot.com/2018/03/criminal-profiling-introductory-guide.html.
When they say "introductory", they really mean it, as this book is really short. I had quite a surprise when I got it through the mail as it was all of 46 pages. Nevertheless, it provided what it advertised. It told of the origins of criminal profiling, used in identifying a bomber, and the applications of criminal profiling. Jack the Ripper's profile was also used as an example. The applications of criminal profiling were given, including producing a geographical profile, improving interrogation techniques, and helping in prosecution.
Finally, it also discusses whether pursing being a criminal profiler was a viable career option. It is really hard to become one, and competition is stiff. If you still wanted to pursue it after knowing how difficult it is to become a criminal profiler, this book tells you ways to be one in the US and in the UK.
While informative and simple to understand, it is still much too concise for my liking. It had barely satisfied my curiosity about this subject, and I hope to know more.
When they say "introductory", they really mean it, as this book is really short. I had quite a surprise when I got it through the mail as it was all of 46 pages. Nevertheless, it provided what it advertised. It told of the origins of criminal profiling, used in identifying a bomber, and the applications of criminal profiling. Jack the Ripper's profile was also used as an example. The applications of criminal profiling were given, including producing a geographical profile, improving interrogation techniques, and helping in prosecution.
Finally, it also discusses whether pursing being a criminal profiler was a viable career option. It is really hard to become one, and competition is stiff. If you still wanted to pursue it after knowing how difficult it is to become a criminal profiler, this book tells you ways to be one in the US and in the UK.
While informative and simple to understand, it is still much too concise for my liking. It had barely satisfied my curiosity about this subject, and I hope to know more.
January 13, 2013
A fascinating though all too fleeting glimpse at the science of criminal profiling. It’s very tempting to call it an art when in fact it’s a very careful analysis formed from study, experience and that all important factor we’re always hearing about: data.
Webb gives us a very brief history of profiling, which may not be quite what you imagine and an array of links to further sources to read more on this highly popularised subject. Profiling is very much part of the current day zeitgeist, and not only in the pursuit of criminals. Ask your employer, even online retailers you frequent.
The disappointing truth is that you’re more likely to become a profiler for facebook or Amazon than for a law enforcement agency, but hey, it’s a highly transferrable skill and one well worth studying and reading more about. This book is a good start for ‘keeping it real’ and it’s nicely written too.
Webb gives us a very brief history of profiling, which may not be quite what you imagine and an array of links to further sources to read more on this highly popularised subject. Profiling is very much part of the current day zeitgeist, and not only in the pursuit of criminals. Ask your employer, even online retailers you frequent.
The disappointing truth is that you’re more likely to become a profiler for facebook or Amazon than for a law enforcement agency, but hey, it’s a highly transferrable skill and one well worth studying and reading more about. This book is a good start for ‘keeping it real’ and it’s nicely written too.
June 9, 2016
Very glad I decided to pick this book up. The book is very short, which is a shame because it's really good and wish it could be longer! Now, if you have watched the show Criminal Minds and/or are interested in Criminal Profiling, I recommend this book, especially if you are new to this subject and field. This book was straightforward and very easy to understand. Excellent for beginners.
A big highlight for me, is that towards the end, the author explains how you can become a profiler or get into the special unit of the FBI! Overall, highly recommend this book!
A big highlight for me, is that towards the end, the author explains how you can become a profiler or get into the special unit of the FBI! Overall, highly recommend this book!
December 14, 2015
Interesting book, fascinating information, and not to mention a quick read. My only fault with it lies with the writing style. The author is definitely well informed and educated on the subject matter, just trips a little conveying it in writing.
July 12, 2016
Very interesting
This book held my attention through out the whole book. It was a fast read and I really learned a lot. If this subject interest you I would recommend reading this one because it is a great introduction to profiling.
This book held my attention through out the whole book. It was a fast read and I really learned a lot. If this subject interest you I would recommend reading this one because it is a great introduction to profiling.
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March 6, 2014This is an absolutely great book!! Drives you into the world of Crime, Profiling and Analysis!!! So amazing!!!
January 28, 2017
While the topic of the book is intriguing, the book is very poorly written, with typos and mistakes throughout. It seems as though it was never read by an editor before publishing.
March 20, 2016
Amazing, short and sweet reference for further investigation for both an array of subjects as a broad matter and specific interests alike!
May 11, 2016
Interesting
I found the reading fascinating and well informative
I would recommend this book to read more about the same thing
Of interest in my life
I found the reading fascinating and well informative
I would recommend this book to read more about the same thing
Of interest in my life
March 18, 2020
One of my sister's new books that was just lying around. Didn't enjoy it and there were a number of typing errors.
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December 11, 2017Short and succinct
This book gives an overview as well a bit of details. Doesn't handhold but if anybody is interested there are a no of links provided.
This book gives an overview as well a bit of details. Doesn't handhold but if anybody is interested there are a no of links provided.
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