The Psychology of Interrogations and Confessions: A Handbook (Wiley Series in Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law) - Tapa dura

"...a comprehensive and authorative handbook that demonstrates the crucial relationship between research and practice..." (Internet Book Reviews, 17 January 2003) "...this book will quickly become the standard reference in its field...an invaluable compendium of knowledge for researchers and academics..." (Personality & Ind. Differences) "...an impressive scholarly achievement...the ideal source book for understanding the risks of false confessions...clear practical guidance..." (Santa Clara Law Review, 43 (1485), 2003) "...an invaluable resource as it provides a wealth of relevant knowledge...a well-written and well-structured book... (Jnl of Investigative Psychology and Offender Profiling, Jan 2004) "...no-one has contributed more to our understanding of interrogations and confessions...not simply a new edition of the 1992 classic..." (The Howard Journal of Criminal Justice, 42 (5), Dec 2003) "...invaluable for any lawyer considering miscarriages of justice cases...should be carefully considered by all criminal defence representatives..." (The Psychologist, 1 Jan 04)

This volume, a sequel to The Psychology of Interrogations, Confessions and Testimony which is widely acclaimed by both scientists and practitioners, brings the field completely up-to-date and focuses in particular on aspects of vulnerability, confabulation and false confessions. The is an unrivalled integration of scientific knowledge of the psychological processes and research relating to interrogation, with the practical investigative and legal issues that bear upon obtaining, and using in court, evidence from interrogations of suspects. Accessible style which will appeal to academics, students and practitioners Authoritative integration of theory, research, practical implications and vivid case illustration Coverage of topical issues like confabulation, false memory, and false confessions Part of the Wiley Series in The Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law