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Forensic Psychology
Goldstein
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Description for Forensic Psychology
Hardcover. This book addresses areas of forensic psychology such as the use of forensic assessment instruments like the MMPI-2 and the Rorschach, as well as forensic hypnosis, family forensic psychology, and evaluations of different client groups including elderly victims of abuse and adult victims of child sexual abuse. Editor(s): Goldstein, Alan M. Num Pages: 840 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MMH; MMQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 185 x 60. Weight in Grams: 1626.
Forensic Psychology: Emerging Topics and Expanding Roles is designed to present the current state of the field, in terms of law, ethics, research and practice. Reflecting the efforts of almost 50 expert contributors, this comprehensive reference provides a basis for conducting forensic mental health assessments consistent with the state of the field as it currently exists and the standard of care that is emerging.
Forensic Psychology: Emerging Topics and Expanding Roles is designed to present the current state of the field, in terms of law, ethics, research and practice. Reflecting the efforts of almost 50 expert contributors, this comprehensive reference provides a basis for conducting forensic mental health assessments consistent with the state of the field as it currently exists and the standard of care that is emerging.
This must-have resource contains coverage of:
- Mainstream topics such as civil commitment, termination of parental rights, and federal sentencing evaluations
- Psycho-legal topics such as clergy and teacher sexual abuse, elder abuse, and end of life issues
- The ... Read more
Ideal for forensic mental health professionals, civil and criminal attorneys, and advanced students, Forensic Psychology: Emerging Topics and Expanding Roles is the definitive comprehensive reference in the field.
"Alan Goldstein has his finger on the pulse of forensic psychology. He and his A-list contributors showcase a striking array of classic conundrums and budding courtroom controversies. Remarkably, their analysis is as deep as their coverage is broad. There are two or three works that simply have to be on the shelf of every forensic psychologist. This book is one of them."
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
840
Condition
New
Number of Pages
848
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780471714071
SKU
V9780471714071
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99-50
About Goldstein
Dr. Alan Goldstein is Professor of Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice - CUNY and is a widely recognized expert and speaker on forensic issues. He is a Diplomate in Forensic Psychologist of the American Board of Professional Psychology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology. He serves as an expert witness for defense and ... Read more
Reviews for Forensic Psychology
"[Forensic Psychology: Emerging Topics and Expanding Roles] is an excellent sourcebook for any mental health professional, whether psychologist or psychiatrist, on topics outside the expertise of most practitioners.... Goldstein and his coauthors have made a significant and welcome contribution toward the goal of setting and maintaining high standards of practice for the field, even in fringe areas." (Journal of the ... Read more