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The Anatomy Of Motiveby John E. Douglas; Mark Olshaker
Simon & Schuster 1999; US$ 7.99Why? In this eagerly anticipated new book from the international bestselling authors of Mindhunter, Journey into Darkness, and Obsession, legendary crime fighter John Douglas explores the root of all crime -- motive. Every crime is a mystery story with a motive at its heart. Understand the motive and you can solve the mystery. The Anatomy of Motive offers a dramatic, insightful look at the development and evolution of the criminal mind. The famed former chief of the FBI's Investigative Support Unit, Douglas was the pioneer of modern behavioral profiling of serial criminals. Working again with acclaimed novelist, journalist, and filmmaker Mark Olshaker, the collaborator on his previous three bestsellers, and using cases from his... more...
Children, Social Science, and the Lawby Bette L. Bottoms; Margaret Bull Kovera; Bradley D. McAuliff
Cambridge University Press 2002; US$ 38.00Children, Social Science, and the Law integrates social science research, social policy, and legal analysis related to children and the law. It provides the most cutting-edge information available on topics such as child abuse, children's eyewitness testimony, divorce and custody, juvenile crime, and children's rights. more...
The Handbook of Women, Psychology, and the Lawby Andrea Barnes
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2005; US$ 65.00The Handbook of Women, Psychology, and the Law is a groundbreaking book that presents legal and psychological perspectives on how society has responded to the most vital (and often controversial) contemporary women's issues. The Handbook covers such important topics as abortion, rape, domestic violence, sexual harassment, employment discrimination, divorce, poverty, welfare, and mental health. Written by experts in the fields of jurisprudence, clinical psychology, feminist psychology, ethics, and public policy, this essential volume shows how crucial social issues have effected civil and criminal law. This comprehensive resource Describes the evolution of gender-related legal decisions Explores sexual harassment in the workplace from... more...
Forensic Psychologyby Graham J. Towl; David A. Crighton
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2010; US$ 73.95A comprehensive overview of forensic psychology as it applies to the civil and criminal justice systems in the UK, which draws on the international evidence base, with contributions from leading international experts Designed to cover the British Psychological Society training syllabus in forensic psychology, meeting the needs of postgraduate students Chapters are each written by leading international experts, and provide the latest research and evidence base practice for students Ideal for qualified practitioners as a resource for continuing professional development The text is written in a style designed to support and direct students, and includes specific learning aids and guides to further study Linked to an online site providing additional... more...
Effective Interviewing and Interrogation Techniquesby Nathan J. Gordon; William L. Fleisher
Elsevier Science 2010; US$ 99.95Effective Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques , Third Edition is a practical manual which provides the forensic practitioner/investigator critical insight into human behavior, enabling one to become a better interviewer, interrogator and, most importantly, an expert detector of truthful and deceptive behavior. The Forensic Assessment Interview Technique (FAINT) and the Integrated Interrogation Technique (IIT) were developed at the Academy for Scientific Investigative Training and are used by forensic practitioners and investigators to detect truthful or deceptive behavior. FAINT is applicable to all forensic type interviews and incorporates the assessment of nonverbal behavior, projective analysis of unwitting verbal cues, statement... more...
Europeans, Second Editionby Robert C. Ostergren; Mathias Le Bossé
Guilford Press 2011; US$ 65.00This leading text offers a comprehensive, richly nuanced, and authoritative introduction to European geography. Coverage encompasses the entire region its physical setting and environment, population and migration, languages and religions, and political organization. Particular attention is given to historic and contemporary features of the diverse urban environments in which most Europeans live, work, and play. Combining vivid description, essential information, and cogent analysis, the text is illustrated with more than 200 photographs and 64 maps. New to This Edition Fully updated to reflect ongoing changes in this dynamic region. Expanded coverage of timely topics such as emissions and energy policy, aging of the population, migration,... more...
Inside the Mind of Casey Anthonyby Keith Ablow
St. Martin's Press 2011; US$ 12.99From America’s #1 forensic psychiatrist, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Inside the Mind of Scott Peterson and acclaimed contributor to Fox News, comes a fascinating and detailed psychological portrait of Casey Anthony and her family that explores the question, “Why is Caylee Anthony dead?” more...
Offenders, Deviants or Patients?by Herschel Prins
Routledge 1995; US$ 37.50Examines the relationship between mental abnormality and criminal behaviour, the ways this is used or misused in the courts and the treatment available. Thoroughly updated and unique in its multidisciplinary approach. more...
Will They Do it Again?by Herschel Prins
Routledge 1999; US$ 42.50Considers the issue of risks to ordinary people particularly those posed by the mentally ill. Prins considers public protection within a broad context and, of risk in society in general. more...
Mentally Disordered Offendersby David Webb; Robert Harris
Routledge 1999; US$ 39.95Presses the case for better health care of mentally disturbed law breakers, and the need to divert them from unnecessary imprisonment. more...