{"product_id":"forensic-psychology-101-linda-gomberg-9780826140746","title":"Forensic Psychology 101","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a concise, engaging overview of forensic psychology, spanning its origins as a discipline through the many varied opportunities for employment today. In easy-to-understand language, the book describes federal and state legal systems as they interface with psychological constructs, and presents several chapters focusing on specific areas of the discipline, from criminal matters and ethical issues to family court and juvenile justice. The roles of the forensic psychologist and attorney in court proceedings are addressed and clarified, and landmark cases are highlighted to demonstrate key concepts and how forensic psychologists can influence the law.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book provides a legal foundation that forensic psychologists need to succeed in the profession and highlights the methodological and assessment tools needed to evaluate clients and other individuals. Fascinating case studies--presented as \"briefs\" to highlight important facts and issues--and commentary by nationally renowned forensic psychologists and attorneys bring concepts to life, and call-out boxes are interspersed throughout describing relevant current events and profiling day-to-day work in the field. Chapter overviews, summaries, and discussion questions reinforce the book's content.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivers a realistic overview of what it is like to be a forensic psychologist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps students to make informed career choices by highlighting different areas of practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces students to key legal information they need to succeed in the field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlights the methodological and assessment tools to evaluate clients and validate scientific credibility of the field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribes actual case rulings to demonstrate key concepts and how forensic psychologists influence the law\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthored by an individual who is an attorney, a former law school professor, and a current PhD associate professor of forensic psychology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Linda Gomberg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0826140742\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780826140746\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Springer Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/20\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.28h x 8.26w x 0.56d","brand":"Linda Gomberg","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43947372544255,"sku":"9780826140746","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_5def09c4-b6d0-4705-92f4-b9e5df536e45.jpg?v=1681518334","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/forensic-psychology-101-linda-gomberg-9780826140746","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}