- Hardcover: 608 pages
- Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 6 edition (May 16 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0534521061
- ISBN-13: 978-0534521066
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 18.8 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 953 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #375,280 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The author team for WRIGHTSMAN'S PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM, Sixth Edition combines complementary expertise, active research, writing careers, and real world experience (as consultants working within the legal system) to produce a comprehensive text that is unparalleled in scholarship and writing style. The authorship, research base and comprehensive coverage make this text popular with instructors and students. This text demonstrates the importance of psychology to understanding the legal system and the impact on individuals' everyday lives through the use of real cases and questions formed to create discussions of these cases.
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very informative, Dec 4 2008
By Robert W. Smith "Robert Smith, Ph.D." - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Wrightsman's Psychology and the Legal System (Hardcover)
This book is an excellent undergraduate text. It provides a very fine review of most critical psychological issues within the legal system. Written by experts in the field, it provides confidence regarding content. It's well written and ought to be at least considered for undergraduate courses in psychology and the legal system.
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Educating Experience, May 4 2012
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This review is from: Wrightsman's Psychology and the Legal System (Hardcover)
This book has educated and helped me with the current class I am taking. Wrightman goes into detail how the mind works differently than we think--we don't give ourselves enough credit. I am currently taking a class that requires this material, but they only offer the ebook--I would much rather have the book in my hands. If you are taking any classes for Criminal Justice, then I would advise you to read this book.
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Just What I Was Looking For!, Feb 2 2012
By T. Niles - Published on Amazon.com
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So I've had this book in my wish-list for a while. I knew I wanted it, but I given the price I kept putting it off. I finally got it and I really wish I'd bitten the bullet months ago. I've been working on my masters in forensic psychology, and there are so many ways this text could be useful, especially for those like myself who do not have an undergrad degree in criminal justice or the like. Thorough, and well organized, this book examines theories, cases, standards, and the cases that showcase these elements. Whether you are trying to do a case conceptualization or understand more about legal standards and precedence, this book can help. It even takes a look at HBO's Dexter to compare fictional and realistic psychopaths!Definitely worth it!
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