How do you deal with those that break the law? If their aim is to evade you, how do identify them? If their aim is to lie, how do you interview them? If they don't see their actions are wrong, how do you help them to successfully reform? Criminal psychology is the discipline which tackles these challenges head on. From the signals which give away when we're lying to the psychological profiling of violent offenders, this exhaustive guide, written by the UK's top experts, is the perfect introduction.

About the Author

Professor Ray Bull is Director of Postgraduate Courses in Forensic Psychology at University of Leicester. His co-authors are all lecturers at the University of Leicester.

Reviews

"A fascinating introduction with a wealth of scientific facts and real-world examples." - Makiko Naka, Professor of Psychology, Hokkaido University, Japan "A very readable book in everyday language that is interesting, comprehensive, and informative. Excellent and highly recommended." - Dan Yarmey, Professor Emeritus of Pyschology, University of Guelph, Canada "Criminal Psychology: A Beginner's Guide provides an excellent and comprehensive overview of the main areas of Criminal Psychology." - Dap Louw, Professor and Head of Psychology, University of the Free State, South Africa