Forensic Psychiatry Books

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Wrightsman's Psychology and the Legal System
from Wadsworth Publishing
Price: $111.63

Customer Review:

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... more info

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4.5 / 5.0

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Psychological Evaluations for the Courts, Third Edition: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals and Lawyers
from The Guilford Press
Price: $76.05

Customer Review:

I'm new to the forensic arena. I was solicited to help with a unique criminal case involving a clinical area in which I have a lot of expertise, but didn't have forensic experience. I needed help with report writing (formatting, wording) and an overall crash course in dealing with the legal system... more info

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4.5 / 5.0

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Minds on Trial: Great Cases in Law and Psychology
from Oxford University Press, USA
Price: $27.68

Customer Review:

The authors provide a scholarly yet entertaining look behind the scenes to the expert psychological evidence in 20 renowned cases. Some of the cases involve household names - Lee Harvey Oswald, Patricia Hearst, Jeffrey Dahmer, John Hinckley Jr., Dan White, Judas Priest, Woody Allen, Mike Tyson.... more info

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5.0 / 5.0

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Testifying in Court: Guidelines and Maxims for the Expert Witness
from American Psychological Association (APA)
Price: $13.57

Customer Review:

"Testifying in Court: Guidelines & Maxims For The Expert Witness", Stanley L. Brodsky. American Psychol. Assoc., Washington, DC. 1991-2007 (17th Print.). ISBN 1-55798-128-0, SC 208 Pgs., Table Contents, Preface, Introd. & 4 Pgs. ref., 8 7/8" x 5 7/8".
Following his 2 page Preface &... more info

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4.0 / 5.0

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My Life Among the Serial Killers: Inside the Minds of the World's Most Notorious Murderers
from Avon
Price: $7.99

Customer Review:

Can you imagine spending time with a serial killer after they have been caputed? Dr. Helen Morrison has with the likes of John Wayne Gacy, Bobby Joe Long, and other serial killers. In this book, she writes about her life as a doctor among those monsters that we envision. She doesn't find them to be... more info

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2.0 / 5.0

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Clinical Handbook of Psychiatry and the Law (CLINICAL HANDBOOK OF PSYCHIATRY and THE LAW (GUTHEIL))

Clinical Handbook of Psychiatry and the Law (CLINICAL HANDBOOK OF PSYCHIATRY & THE LAW (GUTHEIL))
from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Price: $79.20

Customer Review:

If you're looking for a book that explains in simple terms many forensic issues relevant to a forensic or physician's practice, this is it. Yes, this is comprehensive yet very easy and enjoyable to read. The authors' expertise and savvy are evident in every page. Highly recommended!

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5.0 / 5.0

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Evaluating Competencies: Forensic Assessments and Instruments (Perspectives in Law and Psychology)

Evaluating Competencies: Forensic Assessments and Instruments (Perspectives in Law & Psychology)
from Springer
Price: $157.99

Customer Review:

continues to integrate and expand upon what is currently at issue in the new field of forensic psychology. next time I teach forensic psych on the undergraduate level, will use much of this text

Customer Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

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Law and the Mental Health System: Civil and Criminal Aspects (American Casebook Series)
from West Group

Customer Review:

This review relates to the 4th Edition, which has been fairly significantly updated since the last reviewer's post. No doubt about it, this was written to be a textbook, it's fairly dense and packed with information. Yet it's also a pretty interesting read if your course takes the time to go through... more info

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3.0 / 5.0

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The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Forensic Psychiatry: The Clinician's Guide
from American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.
Price: $79.20

Customer Review:

I found this book as an excellent resource. It is not for just forensic psychiatrists but for all psychiatrists in particular and will be helpful to any medical practitioner. It is well-written with clinical vignettes to make the points crystal clear. Easy read and very helpful in saving the day for... more info

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5.0 / 5.0

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Psychological Evaluations for the Courts: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals and Lawyers, Second Edition
from The Guilford Press

Customer Review:

This book was mandatory for a forensic case law course taught by a seasoned forensic expert. It is thorough, accurate, and provides everything one needs to know before conducting forensic evaluations, as well as a significant amount of information most professionals ought to know but often don't. I... more info

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4.5 / 5.0

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Principles and Practice of Forensic Psychiatry (Principles and Practices)

Principles and Practice of Forensic Psychiatry (Principles & Practices)
from A Hodder Arnold Publication
Price: $180.00

Customer Review:

There are seemingly endless "handbooks" and "basic principles" texts on the market for almost any topic or specialty in the mental health field. What distinguishes this book from others of its kind is its accessibility, breadth and clarity. It identifies the relevant questions in the field and... more info

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5.0 / 5.0

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Psychology and Law: An Empirical Perspective
from The Guilford Press
Price: $65.00

Customer Review:

There are other books of interest on forensic and psychology of the law, but I was most impressed with this newly published text. If I were teaching this subject, I would assign this book for the class. I was particularly interested in the chapter on interviewing techniques, although, I think the... more info

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5.0 / 5.0

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The Psychology of Stalking: Clinical and Forensic Perspectives
from Academic Press
Price: $85.95

Customer Review:

Great intro to stalking behavior and the signs, symptoms, and preventive measures one can take. I found this book informative, well-researched, and insightful. Certainly, a good resource for anyone interested in stalking, domestic violence, or general offender behavior.

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3.5 / 5.0

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