Name: Advanced Introduction to Law and Psychology
Brand: Edward Elgar Publishing
SKU: 9781839109744
Price: 302.01 HKD
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Author: Tom R. Tyler
ISBN: 9781839109744

Advanced Introduction to Law and Psychology

By Tom R. Tyler

Edward Elgar Publishing January 2022

Specifications

ISBN-13: 9781839109744
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Publication: January 2022
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

Leading scholar Tom R. Tyler provides a timely and engaging introduction to the field of law and psychology. This Advanced Introduction outlines the main areas of research, their relevance to law and the way that psychological findings have shaped – or failed to shape – the corresponding areas of law.

Key features include:

broad coverage of the key topics in the field
accessible, non-technical presentation of research findings
focus on the relevance of psychological theories to topics in law
emphasis on the institutional realities within which law functions
discussion of the problems of bringing research findings into the legal system

Presenting an informative overview of this rapidly developing area, the Advanced Introduction to Law and Psychology will be a key resource for students and scholars of law, psychology and the social sciences. It will also be of benefit to psychologists and legal practitioners.

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction to Law and Psychology

1. Overview

2. Scientific evidence and experts

3. Lineups and eyewitnesses

4. Credibility assessment: lie detection, interrogation and confession

5. Prejudice, bias and discrimination

6. Criminal responsibility

7. Sentencing, punishment and rehabilitation

8. Risk assessment

9. Civil justice

10. Legal decision-makers: judges and juries

11. Freedom, consent and subjective harm

12. Conclusion

References

Index