Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology

by Dennis Howitt

This book provides a thorough introduction to the major issues and findings of modern forensic and criminal psychology. The lively text is designed to maximize its practical usefulness to students of the field at any level. It is the most comprehensive single volume covering the broadest range of issues from the childhood of offenders through to assessing risk of future offending.

All stages of the process are covered, including police psychology, investigative psychology, interviewing, judges and juries, prison and many other topics. Defines the field of forensic and criminal psychology. Emphasizes relevant theory. Explains major practitioner issues. Includes boxes to supplement the main text. Gives detailed descriptions of important research . Provides international coverage reflecting the interest of psychologists in the field worldwide. Suitable for students from a variety of backgrounds

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

423 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.