Criminal Psychology: A Beginner's Guide

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

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Criminal psychology is the discipline which tackles these challenges head on. From the signals which give away we're lying to the psychological profiling of violent offenders, this exhaustive guide, written by the UK's top experts, is the perfect introduction. Also covering policing, and the much debated topic of sexual offenders and their treatment, it will demonstrate how understanding the mind will help us to view modern justice from a more informed perspective.

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"A fascinating introduction with a wealth of scientific facts and real-world examples." - Makiko Naka, Professor of Psychology, Hokkaido University, Japan "A very readable book in everyday language that is interesting, comprehensive, and informative. Excellent and highly recommended." - Dan Yarmey, Professor Emeritus of Pyschology, University of Guelph, Canada "Criminal Psychology: A Beginner's Guide provides an excellent and comprehensive overview of the main areas of Criminal Psychology." - Dap Louw, Professor and Head of Psychology, University of the Free State, South Africa

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Professor Ray Bull is Director of Postgraduate Courses in Forensic Psychology at University of Leicester. His co-authors are all lecturers at the University of Leicester.