A Psychologist's Casebook of Crime

From burglary to stalking, A Psychologist's Casebook of Crime is the indispensable book for forensic psychology students. It tackles a wide range of offences such as arson, domestic violence, terrorism and murder, and its A to Z format provides all of the important information in a readily accessible way. Its chapter structure allows you to compare different crimes according to facts, figures and typical offender profiles, while providing fascinating case studies and a psychological perspective specific to each crime.

With contributions from authors who are experts in their field, this innovative text provides an up-to-date review of how forensic psychologists think about and deal with a variety of crimes. This accessible student-friendly book is the perfect accompaniment for anyone wishing to learn more about forensic psychology.

Auteur

BELINDA WINDER is Reader in Forensic Psychology and Programme Leader for the MSc in Forensic Psychology at Nottingham Trent University, UK.

Contenu

Prologue; G.Milano
Introduction; B.Winder and P.Banyard
Arson; A.Daykin and L.Hamilton
Burglary; D.Putwain
Domestic Violence; W.Morgan and E.Gilchrist
Drug Offences; G.W.Smith and J.Clough
Fraud; D.Rowson and B.Winder
Gangs; E.Scowcroft, P.Banyard and B.Winder
Internet Sex Offences; K.Sheldon
Murder; D.Wilson
Paedophilia and Sexual Child Contact Offences; B.Winder and K.Thorne
Rape of Adults; N. Blagden, S.Pemberton and C.Breed
Shoplifting and Kleptomania; A.McNally and L.Hamilton
Stalking; M.Foellmi, J.Cahall and B.Rosenfeld
Violent Crime: Robbery and Assault; M.Takarangi and H.D.Flowe
Voyeurism, Exhibitionism and other Non-contact Sexual Offences; K.Hocken and K.Thorne
Conclusion; B.Winder and P.Banyard.