Introduces to new,emerging fields of study within forensic psychology. Emphasizing a contemporary developmental approach toward the undertanding of crime and delinquency.
a. includes an extensive look at developmental perspectives and biological research as they relate to the formation of delinquent and adult offending
b. provides a greater emphasis on criminal justice applications
c. Boasts more examples throughout to captivate and hold student interest, such as chapter-opening case examples, the anatomy of an autopsy, date rape, and an Andrea Yates.
d. Presents more accessible feature for students, including learing objectives at the start of each chapter, new review questions at the ends of chapters, a list of key concepts defined in the chapters, boxed excerpts, and chapter summaries.