Psychology and law: An empirical perspective

"From the initial investigation of a crime to the sentencing of an offender, many everyday practices within the criminal justice system involve complex psychological processes. This volume offers up-to-date, incisive analysis of a range of topics that are attracting the attention of researchers in the psychology-law domain. Showcasing important advances in experimental social and cognitive psychology, the volume focuses on the implications of emerging knowledge for crucial forensic problems." "Presenting cutting-edge perspectives at the interface of psychology and law, this comprehensive, timely work belongs on the shelves of researchers in social and cognitive psychology and criminal justice, as well as practitioners and researchers in forensic psychology. It will serve as a text in advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level courses related to psychology and criminal justice."--BOOK JACKET