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Handbook of forensic sociology and psychology
Title
Handbook of forensic sociology and psychology / Stephen J. Morewitz, Mark L. Goldstein, editors.
ISBN
9781461471776 (alk. paper)
146147177X (alk. paper)
9781461471783 (eBook)
Publication
New York : Springer, [2014]
Physical Description
xi, 466 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
Summary
Since their emergence as social sciences, psychology and sociology have found a natural home in the justice system. And while the term forensics often translates into CSI scenarios in the public imagination, the bulk of the work takes place in the courtroom, where lawyers, judges, and jurors rely on psychology and sociology experts for aid in decision making. The Handbook of Forensic Sociology and Psychology offers comprehensive, straightforward coverage of the impact of social science on the spectrum of civil and criminal legal issues. This unique reference guides readers through the work of professionals in both fields as expert witnesses, as consultants before and during trials, and in critiquing legal and law enforcement procedure. Offering expert insights into the making and breaking of laws, contributors analyze forensic psychology and sociology theories and methods used in areas as diverse as immigration, divorce and family, product liability, and employment and education related litigation. A range of evaluative procedures, from custody to competency, child abuse to the death penalty, is examined as well.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
May 30, 2014
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Evolving practice parameters of forensic criminology / Daniel B. Kennedy
The work of the sociologist as mitigation expert in cases of violent crime / Craig J. Forsyth
"Oh, stop that cursed jury" : the role of the forensic psychologist in the mitigation phase of the death penalty trial / Valerie McClain, Elliot Atkins, and Michael L. Perlin
The problem of interrogation-induced false confession: sources of failure in prevention and detention / Deborah Davis and Richard A. Leo
Brainwashing as forensic evidence / James T. Richardson
Target selection by criminal groups and gangs / Rosemary J. Erickson and Sandra J. Erickson
Gangs in the workplace / Michael J. Witkowski
The role of a gang expert in court / Lisa Taylor-Austin
Competence to proceed and juvenile courts / Daniel L. Davis and Terrance J. Kukor
Competency evaluations for adult defendants / Daisy Switzer
Neuropsychological evaluations of Hispanics / Inés Monguió
Sociological testimony in employment- and education-related litigation / Stephen J. Morewitz
Preventing workplace violence and litigation through pre-employment screening and enforcement of workplace conduct expectations / Tessa Sugahara and Kenji Sugahara
Critical issues in the evolving diagnosis of PTSD / John P. Bair and Kathleen M. Long
Sociological evidence in suicide litigation / Stephen J. Morewitz
Sociological data in malpractice lawsuits / Stephen J. Morewitz
Sociological testimony in long-term care litigation / Stephen J. Morewitz
Sociological testimony and evidence in product liability litigation / Stephen J. Morewitz
Sociological evidence in human factors-related litigation / Stephen J. Morewitz
Sociological testimony in alcohol- and other drug-associated litigation / Stephen J. Morewitz
Sociological theory and methods in toxic tort lawsuits / Stephen J. Morewitz
Child custody evaluations / Mark L. Goldstein
Parental alienation / Demosthenes Lorandos
Anger / A. Antonio González-Prendes
Forensic evaluation of child abuse / Daniel S. Lobel
Sociological evidence in abuse litigation / Stephen J. Morewitz
Using expert witnesses in immigration hearings/court / Philip M, Levin and Stephen J. Morewitz
Forensic sociology: the case of honor killing in the Muslim world / Shaul Gabbay
Courting media: mass media studies of immigration courts / Katherine R. Abbott
Sociological evidence in military courts-martial pertaining to war crimes / Stjepan G. Mestrovic
Gender matters! : Socio-legal studies, courts-martial, and the U.S. military / Ryan Ashley Caldwell.
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