Evolutionary Forensic Psychology
darwinian foundations of crime and law
$184.58
- Hardcover
328 pages
- Release Date
16 October 2008
Summary
The field of forensic psychology explores the intersection of psychology and the law. The purpose of this book is to examine topics in the field using the powerful, multidisciplinary, conceptually integrated approach that the natural sciences have embraced for decades with great success.Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection is the meta-theoretical framework that unifies the field of biology. It unites research and understanding ofthe development, control, and organization of behav…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780195325188 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0195325184 |
| Author: | Joshua Duntley, Todd K. Shackelford |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 328 |
| Release Date: | 16 October 2008 |
| Weight: | 612g |
| Dimensions: | 236mm x 163mm x 25mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
”…skillful and scholarly…This book will be of interest both to academic researchers and practicing professionals in the fields of criminal law, criminology, forensic psychology, and corrections.“–International Journal of Emergency Mental Health
About The Author
Joshua Duntley
Joshua Duntley is Assistant Professor of Forensic Psychology at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. Todd K. Shackelford is Professor of Psychology at Florida Atlantic University.
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