Advanced introduction to law and psychology / Tom R. Tyler.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tyler, Tom R., author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Elgar Advanced Introductions

Elgar advanced introductions series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Law--Psychological aspects.

Law.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (264 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2022.

Summary:

Leading scholar Tom R. Tyler provides a timely and engaging introduction to the field of law and psychology. This Advanced Introduction outlines the main areas of research, their relevance to law and the way that psychological findings have shaped - or failed to shape - the corresponding areas of law. Key features include focus on the relevance of psychological theories to topics in law, emphasis on the institutional realities within which law functions and discussion of the problems of bringing research findings into the legal system.

Contents:

Contents: Preface

Introduction to Law and Psychology

1. Overview

2. Scientific evidence and experts

3. Lineups and eyewitnesses

4. Credibility assessment: lie detection, interrogation and confession

5. Prejudice, bias and discrimination

6. Criminal responsibility

7. Sentencing, punishment and rehabilitation

8. Risk assessment

9. Civil justice

10. Legal decision-makers: judges and juries

11. Freedom, consent and subjective harm

12. Conclusion

References

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Tyler, Tom R. Advanced Introduction to Law and Psychology

ISBN:

9781839109737